Tag: Fraud

City of Powell River warning public of fraudulent parking ticket notifications

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The City of Powell River is warning residents about fraudulent emails and text messages claiming individuals have overdue parking tickets.

BC resident loses $1,500 in fraud scam

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POWELL RIVER, B.C. – Police are warning residents of a fraud scam after a Powell River resident lost $1500. According...

RCMP issue fraud warning after resident asked to buy Steam cards to free son

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Story by James Wood, 95.7 Coast FM POWELL RIVER, B.C- A phone scam involving gaming cards has led to a...

RCMP warning residents of tax season scams

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While many people have income tax on their minds, the RCMP is reminding people about Canada Revenue Agency scams....

ICBC cracking down on insurance fraud

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ICBC has set its sights on insurance fraud. Chris Fairbridge, manager of ICBC's special investigations unit says insurance industry...

New tool for ICBC to reduce number of insurance fraud claims

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ICBC is looking to cut down on insurance fraud claims. The insurance company has come out with a new high...

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2026 BC Election
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