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Swift Current RCMP warn the public about fraud texts

Report frauds to your local RCMP detachment by dialling 310-RCMP. You can also report scams to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or https://www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/report-signalez-eng.htm.
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RCMP say a stranger accused the victim of criminal activity and demanded money. The scammer threatened the victim and sent a photo of a masked, armed individual.

SWIFT CURRENT – Swift Current RCMP are warning people about text frauds in the area.

They say that they have received a report of a fraud. The victim received text messages from a stranger, who accused the victim of criminal activity and demanded money. The scammer threatened the victim and sent a photo of a masked, armed individual. The victim didn’t engage with the scammer and blocked the number. A similar, unrelated text message-based fraud was reported to Swift Current Rural RCMP in May 2023.

Police have some tips for the public.

If you receive text messages from a scammer:

- Don’t text the scammer back.

- Block their phone number immediately.

- Don’t send them any money or gift cards.

- Keep records of the texts.

- Contact police.

Report frauds to your local RCMP detachment by dialling 310-RCMP. You can also report scams to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or .

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