Alberta RCMP Warns Public Against Rising Phone Scam Attempts Amid Fraud Awareness Campaign
The Alberta Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) have intensified warnings concerning the proliferation of phone and mass marketing scams targeting residents across Alberta. This effort is part of the Alberta Community Crime Prevention Association's Fraud Prevention Month campaign, aimed at raising public awareness about various fraudulent activities that harm communities. Scammers are increasingly using sophisticated techniques to deceive people, often through unsolicited calls. The RCMP encourages residents to avoid engaging with suspicious callers, report dubious calls to authorities, and make use of reliable tools like the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre to safeguard their personal information. These scams pose a significant risk... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Mar 2026 23:03
Prince George Police Warn Against Viral Social Media Scams Exploiting Lost Pet or Child Posts
Authorities in Prince George, British Columbia, have alerted the public to beware of a growing social media scam involving 'heartbreaker' bait-and-switch posts. These initially appeal for help in locating lost pets or children, prompting users to share widely in hopes of spreading urgent information. However, once shared, the original posts are altered to promote fake rental listings, fraudulent contests, or other deceptive schemes, often promising monetary rewards. This tactic exploits the emotional response and trust of social media users, putting their friends and family at risk when the altered posts appear on their timelines. The scam threatens to erode public... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Mar 2026 08:18
