Beware of gift card scams
Shoppers are being warned as a new scam circulates in stores across the country, as millions of families and individuals prepare for the holiday season.
by Marius Auer | Dec 21, 2022
Shoppers are being warned as a new scam circulates in stores across the country, as millions of families and individuals prepare for the holiday season.
by Morgan Hampton | Oct 29, 2021
Community Policing Office Coordinator Marlene Jones said that scams involving gift cards have become rampant recently, and that this particular method has been used in Merritt already.
by Jake Courtepatte | Oct 8, 2021
RCMP are warning residents of a scam that has reappeared involving fake cheques for buying items advertised online.
by Morgan Hampton | Feb 12, 2021
According to the Better Business Bureau (BBB) Scam Tracker, there has been an increase in romance scam reports.
by Morgan Hampton | Jan 18, 2021
The Better Business Bureau is warning British Columbians about a scam making the rounds offering one free year of Netflix.
by Merritt Herald | Aug 7, 2020
Merritt RCMP are warning residents of a phone scam recently making the rounds.
by Merritt Herald | Jul 7, 2016
Police are warning the public to be cautious after a local person was sold two counterfeit tickets...
by Merritt Herald | Feb 6, 2014
Did a family member recently call you claiming they were in trouble? Perhaps you have the...
by Merritt Herald | Nov 4, 2013
Fraud is a crime. It has many forms, and can happen to anyone. From romance scams to free vacation...
by Merritt Herald | Oct 21, 2013
Another mail scam came across my desk earlier this week, and it is a sad reminder that there are...