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flag A man lost $5,000 to a fake crypto job scam using a bogus RCMP text and a non-existent lawyer.

flag Nanaimo RCMP warn of a cryptocurrency scam where a victim lost $5,000 after responding to a fake job offer involving crypto trading. flag The scam involved a deceptive text, a fake RCMP public service announcement, and a call from a man claiming to be a Toronto lawyer named Sam Peterson from a non-existent firm, Helprpc, who falsely promised to recover $60,000 in supposed crypto profits. flag Police confirmed the RCMP does not contact individuals about crypto accounts, work with private recovery firms, or request payments. flag Authorities urge the public to avoid unsolicited job offers involving cryptocurrency, verify credentials through official sources, and report suspected fraud to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.

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