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Phone Scam

RCMP warns of phone scam threatening arrest

Oct 2, 2019 | 11:49 AM

KAMLOOPS — RCMP are warning the public about a new scam targeting local residents.

According to a news release from Kamloops RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Jodi Shelkie, the scammer calls and informs the target that there is a warrant for their arrest.

The mark is instructed to deposit BitCoin into an account in order to avoid being arrested by a police officer.

Shelkie says sometimes the caller ID shows the correct information for the Kamloops detachment.