Beware of Google play gift card scams
2024-05-29 10:40 HAP
Dossier nº 2024-4071
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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.
On May 21, 2024, the Terrace RCMP responded to a report of a scam where the victims paid nearly $2000 worth in Google Play and Apple gift cards. The scammer in this instance initially posed as a UPS employee stating that there was a package to be delivered, $36,000 in value, which required a $1000 deposit.
The scammer later posed as a BC Corrections officer and eventually as an RCMP officer to further intimidate and convince the victims. All communications took place between the scammer and the victim through a text messaging platform.
RCMP would like to remind the public of the following things to avoid being scammed:
- Ask yourself, is it too good to be true?
- Is the scammer telling you you’re a winner but you still have to pay something?
- Are they asking for private information?
- Does it involve cash?
- Do they pose as a best friend?
- Are they urging you to act immediately?
Here’s what you can do if you believe you may be the victim of a scam:
- Contact your local police force and file a report.
- Contact your financial institution and credit card company.
- Always report fraud scams. Contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, toll free at 1-888-495-8501.
- Contact the two national credit bureaus. (Equifax Canada 1-800-465-7166; Trans Union Canada 1-877-525-3823)
- Consider contacting the Better Business Bureau to make a report. 1-888-803-1222
For more information on scams and frauds click here.
Diffusé par :
Gend. Kelly CatesAgente des relations avec les médias
GRC de Terrace
Bureau : 250-638-7400
Courriel :
kelly.cates@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
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