The Nelson Police Department is warning the public of several attempted scams that include Canada Post and a money laundering scheme.
The department said in a news release Wednesday that scammers are contacting people and stating that there is an undeliverable parcel from Canada Post in their name, that they are the primary suspect in a money laundering case and that an RCMP officer will be in touch.
The department adds the phone scammers have also stated the victim is not to contact the police as there is a warrant for their arrest and that CSIS is currently investigating.
The scammer then attempts to elicit private information and get the potential victim to send untraceable funds to a crypto account by emptying their bank account to avoid prosecution.
The scammers are giving the actual phone numbers of RCMP detachments and the CSIS main line to attempt to deceive potential victims and appear genuine.
The department advises the public not to provide information, send funds, click links, or reply to any suspicious emails they may receive.
If you are the victim of a scam and have transferred funds, contact the Nelson Police Department at 250-354-3919.
