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By Victor Kaisar

Fraudulent Texts

Kamloops police investigating after fraudsters pose as RCMP in text scam

Jan 24, 2025 | 3:38 PM

KAMLOOPS — Kamloops RCMP are asking people to be mindful of online fraudsters, saying there has been a recent uptick in scam attempts over the last two days.

In a news release, RCMP say officers at both the Kamloops and Tk’emlúps Rural Detachments received several calls from residents on Thursday and Friday (Jan. 23 and 24), saying they got a text message from the RCMP that “falsely stated they were unable to deliver court documents.”

Police say that fraudulent text message — which featured the RCMP and Government of Canada logos — also had a link for victims to click on to reschedule their court date.

“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” Kamloops RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Dana Napier said.

“These texts can appear very legitimate, however, the Kamloops RCMP are reminding residents to be suspicious of text messages or emails of this nature.”

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Napier says the RCMP are investigating after several people recognized that the text messages were a scam.

She says if you think you or someone you know has been a victim of fraud, to reach out to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre by phone at 1-888-495-8501 or online. People can also call their local police department.