A text message scam that appears to come from the RCMP is making the rounds in the Okanagan.
麻豆精选 RCMP said the unsolicited text messages claim that the police are unable to deliver court documents and to click a link to reschedule a court date. The text message includes a Canada logo, a Canadian flag and the RCMP logo in an attempt to deceive the person receiving this fake text.
鈥淭he RCMP will never ask for personal information through a text message or email,鈥� said Sgt. Laura Pollock, media relations officer. 鈥淪cammers have gone to great lengths to create this message that looks like a legitimate notification, but don鈥檛 be fooled and delete the message immediately.鈥�
Police encourage residents to share the warning with family and friends, particularly those that may not understand the dangers of a fraudulent text message.
If you are the victim of a fraud or scam call the 麻豆精选 RCMP detachment at 250-762-3300 and contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.
