Kamloops RCMP scam alerts & fraud warnings (2026)
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Coverage of fraud, scam, and phishing alerts issued by Kamloops RCMP to warn the public about active scams, impersonation schemes, and financial fraud targeting Kamloops residents.
Coverage Timeline
- Sep 17 Kamloops Christmas Market alerting prospective vendors about scam emails ↗ CFJC Today details
- Sep 12 Salmon Arm RCMP say possible scam taking place under guise of fundraiser ↗ CFJC Today details
- Sep 11 Group seeks to resuscitate 'mainstream' BC United, calls on Falcon to quit as leader ↗ ↳ In this roundup: A 61-year-old Kamloops man recovering from cancer was defrauded by a scammer impersonating Elon Musk on TikTok, losing significant savings through Apple gift card transfers while being promised a Tesla and $3 million, resulting in an eviction notice for unpaid rent. Castanet Kamloops roundup details
- Sep 10 Building ferries in B.C. would help in battle against U.S. tariffs: report ↗ ↳ In this roundup: A 61-year-old Kamloops man fell victim to an elaborate scam involving a false Elon Musk account on TikTok that promised a new Tesla and $3 million in cash, leading him to send multiple money transfers via Apple gift cards and resulting in an eviction notice for unpaid rent. Castanet Kamloops roundup details
- 3 police cars rammed, four people arrested ↗ ↳ In this roundup: A 61-year-old Kamloops pensioner lost significant savings to an elaborate fraud involving impersonation of Elon Musk, who promised a Tesla and millions in cash in exchange for repeated Apple gift card purchases, resulting in an eviction notice. Castanet Kamloops roundup details
- Jul 30 Violation ticket text message is a scam: Kamloops RCMP ↗ CFJC Today details
- Jul 29 POLICE – Fake officer’s name used in scam involving traffic violation ↗ Armchair Mayor details
Linked Articles by Source
CFJC Today
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Violation ticket text message is a scam: Kamloops RCMP ↗Jul 29, 2026 · details
Castanet Kamloops
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Group seeks to resuscitate 'mainstream' BC United, calls on Falcon to quit as leader ↗Sep 10, 2026 · details↳ In this roundup: A 61-year-old Kamloops man recovering from cancer was defrauded by a scammer impersonating Elon Musk on TikTok, losing significant savings through Apple gift card transfers while being promised a Tesla and $3 million, resulting in an eviction notice for unpaid rent.
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Building ferries in B.C. would help in battle against U.S. tariffs: report ↗Sep 10, 2026 · details↳ In this roundup: A 61-year-old Kamloops man fell victim to an elaborate scam involving a false Elon Musk account on TikTok that promised a new Tesla and $3 million in cash, leading him to send multiple money transfers via Apple gift cards and resulting in an eviction notice for unpaid rent.
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3 police cars rammed, four people arrested ↗Sep 10, 2026 · details↳ In this roundup: A 61-year-old Kamloops pensioner lost significant savings to an elaborate fraud involving impersonation of Elon Musk, who promised a Tesla and millions in cash in exchange for repeated Apple gift card purchases, resulting in an eviction notice.
Armchair Mayor
Key People, Organizations, and Places
city: Quesnel , Kamloops , Salmon Arm , Clinton
person: Gord Johns , Fodie Karim , Kerry-Lynne Findlay , Kevin Falcon , Duncan Olthuis , Rodney Hodgins
organization: BC Ferries , BC United , B.C. Conservative Party , British Columbia Conservative Party , Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre , Kamloops Sports Council , Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Kamloops detachment , Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Salmon Arm detachment
event: Kamloops Christmas Market
government_body: Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Kamloops detachment , BC Wildfire Service , Canada Revenue Agency , Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Quesnel detachment , OrgBook BC
business: Air Canada , B.C. Ferries , CFJC Today
region: Cariboo , Shuswap
public_facility: Quesnel Recreation Centre
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