Sgt. Ed deJong
Columbia Valley RCMP
Columbia Valley RCMP continue to receive calls about scams and frauds being perpetrated on residents in the valley. These include Publishers Clearing House and CRA frauds, among others. As a reminder, Publishers Clearing House is not active in Canada and Canadians are not eligible to win any of their prizes.
The Canadian Revenue Agency will not call you to obtain information. There are a myriad of other scams being used by unscrupulous actors in Canada and from around the world who attempt to make you believe some action is required immediately. If you receive any unsolicited calls, do not provide any personal information over the phone and hang up.
If you have any concerns the call may have been legitimate, call the local police or a trusted friend and explain the circumstances for a second opinion.
