News - Scam

Manitoba Health, Seniors and Active Living is warning Manitobans of a possible phone scam involving Manitoba health cards.

On January 8, 2020, St-Pierre-Jolys RCMP was notified that the detachment’s phone number was “spoofed” and being used by a scammer to coerce a local resident into emptying her bank account.

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is warning the public about ongoing email, text messages or telephone scams in which people posing as officials from the CBSA are asking for personal information, including Social Insurance Number.

Steinbach RCMP are reporting that the detachment has started to receive calls from the public regarding a Social Insurance Number scam.

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is warning the public about ongoing email, text messages or telephone scams in which people posing as officials from the CBSA are asking for personal information, including Social Insurance Number (SIN).

Manitoba RCMP have become aware of a scam targeting Amazon subscribers and are warning the public to take extra precautions when using online services and purchases.