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Scam puts Greater Victoria film crews in real-life crime drama

  • A new scam is targeting film industry professionals by impersonating major production companies, according to the Vancouver Island South Film and Media Commission.
  • Fraudsters offer fake jobs to collect personal and banking information, warning against sharing information with unsolicited offers.
  • The Saanich police stated they do not solicit donations over the phone and issued warnings about similar scams.
  • In 2024, Canadians reported losing approximately $638 million to fraud, as reported by the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.
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Movie production scam puts B.C. film crews in real-life crime drama

Scammers craft emails closely resembling those of reputable companys

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Saanich News broke the news in on Thursday, April 17, 2025.
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