Scammer claiming to be the police, seeking gift cards on social media
Williams Lake
2022-10-06 14:45 HAP
Dossier nº 2022-8040
Under the Official Languages Act, this office provides services to the public in English only. You will find general information in both official languages at bc.rcmp.ca and www.rcmp.ca
Aux termes de la Loi sur les langues officielles, ce bureau n'offre des services au public qu'en anglais. Vous trouverez des renseignements généraux dans les deux langues officielles au cb.grc.ca et www.grc.ca.
Williams Lake RCMP want the public to be aware of a recent online fraud that has surfaced in the community.
Police have learned that someone, claiming to be a police officer, has asked for gift cards, specifically Amazon gift cards for a variety of reasons. The scammer has been successful a few times in getting unsuspecting individuals to send gift cards.
Under no circumstances would the RCMP ever ask for gift cards of any kind, regardless of the reason,
said S/Sgt Del Byron, Operations NCO Williams Lake RCMP.
Should you come across this scam, or be asked for gift cards, do not comply, say no and report the matter to the police.
Please visit the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre for information on scams and frauds and how to protect yourself.
If you have any information about this contact the Williams Lake RCMP at (250) 392-6211.
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