Fraud

Aggressive ransom email scam appears in Kelowna
KELOWNA – An email scam that infects computers and demands payment before the user can…

Former Sparkling Hill bookkeeper could go to jail for ‘second salary’ paid in fraudulent cheques
“EFFECTIVELY, MS. MILLIGAN WAS PAYING HERSELF A SECOND SALARY” VERNON – A former bookkeeper at…

Armstrong man wanted for fraud
VERNON – RCMP are asking for the public's help to find an Armstrong man who…

Video footage leads police to Kelowna fraud suspect
KELOWNA – A Kelowna man was arrested at his home this week after he was…

Kamloops woman who bilked senior for breast implants seeking bail in New Year
KAMLOOPS – A woman who has been convicted of scamming a senior to get a…

Kamloops woman who scammed senior for breast implants back behind bars
KAMLOOPS – A Kamloops woman who was convicted for stealing a senior's identity to get…

Travelling fraudsters caught in Kelowna; five suspects in custody
KELOWNA – A group of five fraud artists are under arrest after scamming businesses out…

Penticton RCMP issue warning about latest email scam
PENTICTON – Penticton RCMP are warning the public after complaints about another email scam making…

RCMP in B.C. getting out the word about scams
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – RCMP in B.C. are working to spread the word about scams for International…

Tips sought in unsolved robbery, fraud and theft cases in Kelowna area
KELOWNA – Central Okanagan Crime Stoppers are hoping you have the missing link that will…

Mandy and Me owner alleges GoFundMe money stolen
WEST KELOWNA – The owner of Mandy and Me Trailriding says a woman she trusted…

Fake call centres raided in India; CRA scam calls drop dramatically
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Authorities have targetted call centres in India know for using the so-called Canada…

Thefts from vehicles have a domino effect on other crimes in Vernon
VERNON – A single wallet left in a car can result in Vernon police officers…

Kamloops RCMP searching for man using stolen debit card
KAMLOOPS – Police in Kamloops are asking for the public's help in identifying a man…

Five men with counterfeit American cash arrested in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Kamloops RCMP intercepted around $1,500 in counterfeit American money and arrested five young…