On August 16, 2014, Headingley RCMP were alerted by a local resident that a familiar scam was making its rounds in the community.
Steinbach RCMP wish to alert the public to another email scam where the recipient is being offered an income tax refund.
Steinbach RCMP report that they have seen an increase in instances of mass market or telephone frauds in the area and are warning residents about the scam.
Steinbach RCMP report that there have been numerous phone calls made to residents of Steinbach advising the person answering the phone that they have won a quantity of “Air Miles.”
RCMP are warning residents of Steinbach of a recent telephone scam saying that the resident has won a free trip from Shoppers Drug Mart.
Steinbach RCMP are warning residents of Steinbach and nearby rural municipalities of a recent telephone phishing scam.
Steinbach RCMP are reminding the public that should you receive a telephone call from Microsoft System Security that you should not provide any personal information or act on any directions given by the caller.
Selkirk RCMP are currently investigating a computer scam where a person is granted remote access to a personal computer and then charges for alleged services completed.
Selkirk RCMP are warning the public of an increase in complaints regarding “Mail scams”.
Carman Area RCMP have had a recent increase in complaints regarding what is commonly referred to as the “Emergency Scam” or the “Grandparent Scam”.