The Campbell River RCMP is warning Campbell River residents about a recent and seemingly ongoing text scam, after receiving multiple reports of community members getting a text from ICBC that tells them they have unpaid tickets.
According to a news release from the RCMP, texts advise recipients if they don’t pay the fine service will be discontinued or licenses will be suspended.
“These texts are completely fraudulent and appear to have originated from an international number that is not affiliated with ICBC” the release reads.
“These kinds of scams have become more common, and many people end up being duped, ” advised Cst Maury Tyre. “If in doubt about communications received from a corporate entity, especially by text or email, don’t interact with them or give any personal information. The simplest way to determine if it’s a scam is to contact the company yourself, without using the link the scammer has provided in the email or text. Legitimate contact numbers are available on the back of your credit cards and on official company websites.”
Campbell River RCMP is asking victims and recipients of the text scam to contact them, or Crimestoppers, if they wish to do so anonymously.
