Beware of Google play gift card scams

Terrace

2024-05-29 10:40 PDT

File # 2024-4071

On May 21, 2024, the Terrace RCMP responded to a report of a scam where the victims paid nearly $2000 worth in Google Play and Apple gift cards. The scammer in this instance initially posed as a UPS employee stating that there was a package to be delivered, $36,000 in value, which required a $1000 deposit.

The scammer later posed as a BC Corrections officer and eventually as an RCMP officer to further intimidate and convince the victims. All communications took place between the scammer and the victim through a text messaging platform.

RCMP would like to remind the public of the following things to avoid being scammed:

Here’s what you can do if you believe you may be the victim of a scam:

 For more information on scams and frauds click here.

Released by:

Cst. Kelly Cates
Media Relations Officer
Terrace RCMP
Office: 250-638-7400

Email: kelly.cates@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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