RCMP warns of surge in fraud targeting Indigenous communities, with over $3M lost in B.C.

RCMP in British Columbia warn of a surge in high-value fraud schemes targeting Indigenous communities and businesses, with over $3 million lost in the North District over the past 15 months. Similar frauds are suspected nationwide, often involving scammers posing as legitimate entities. The RCMP urges vigilance and reporting of suspicious activities to local detachments.