Public safety and security for Business and Residents in our community.

For matters of interest in public safety and security for Business and Residents in our community.

From: Warren Smith Vernon/ North Okanagan RCMP Safe Communities Unit
Rural Programs: 250.550.7843
Fax: 250.260.5866
2011-25502 

 

Victims get called at home or by e-mail by telemarketers posing as Microsoft troubleshooters. Suggest that your home computer is not running efficiently and to bring it up to speed will cost in a range of $160.00 to $300.00, credit card info is requested or arrangements to send money through wire service such as Western Union to complete transaction. Personal information is sought and in extreme cases computers have been hijacked and bank accounts have been emptied. The North Okanagan is easy pickings right now, and this fraud is prevalent. Spread the word to prevent families and friends from being a victim.
 

Three simple steps to follow when a crime is taking place:
 

OBSERVE-RECORD-REPORT

 

Always consider your safety and let Emergency Services do what they do best.
 

Please share this information with all of your contacts and help prevent crimes from happening in your community.

1.800.222.TIPS (8477)
Warren Smith
Rural Programs Coordinator
Vernon/North Okanagan RCMP Safe Communities Unit
#101 - 3334 30th Avenue, Vernon, B.C. V1T 2C8
Office: 250-550-7843 Fax: 250-260-5866
Cell: 250-540-0658
Email: wsmith@vernon.ca

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