US EditionICBC Warns About Text Scam Impersonating Company
The Campbell River RCMP warns that scammers use fake ICBC texts claiming unpaid tickets to steal money or information, with over 17,000 fraud victims reported in Canada this year.
- ICBC is warning British Columbia residents about a scam text message circulating that falsely claims unpaid tickets and demands payment.
- The scam emerged as reports increased of fraudulent texts pretending to be from ICBC, threatening license suspension if fines remain unpaid.
- RCMP and local police advise recipients to ignore or delete these texts and not to respond or provide personal information as the messages originate internationally.
- ICBC is collaborating with a cybersecurity firm to identify and take down fake websites connected to these scam messages, and advises people to avoid engaging with any suspicious communications.
- The scam highlights growing fraud risks, with the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre reporting over 24,000 fraud cases and $342 million lost by mid-2025 in Canada.
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