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Kamloops City
2025-01-24 10:01 PST
The Kamloops RCMP Detachment is reminding the public to be mindful of online fraudsters, following recent reports indicating an uptick in scam attempts.
View larger image: a screen shot of the text being received with includes the RCMP logo.
On January 23 and 24, 2025 the Kamloops RCMP Detachment and Tk’emlúps Rural Detachment received serval calls from residents reporting they had received a text message from the RCMP falsely stating that they were unable to deliver court documents, with a link is provided for victims to click on to reschedule. The message includes the RCMP and Government of Canada logo. We became aware after several people recognized this was a scam and let us know. As a result we are investigating.
Anyone receiving text messages or emails with a delivery notice to reschedule the delivery of documents are asked to contact the RCMP themselves to verify the validity of the message and to not clink on the link provided states Cpl. Dana of the Kamloops RCMP. These texts can appear very legitimate, however, the Kamloops RCMP are reminding residents to be suspicious of text messages or emails of this nature.
Anyone receiving text messages or emails with a delivery notice to reschedule the delivery of documents are asked to contact the RCMP themselves to verify the validity of the message and to not clink on the link provided
These texts can appear very legitimate, however, the Kamloops RCMP are reminding residents to be suspicious of text messages or emails of this nature
If you think you or someone you know has been a victim of fraud, please contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca or your local police department.
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