Safety Alert: RCMP Warn of Fraudulent Email Scam in Saskatchewan
Residents across Saskatchewan — including here in southwest Saskatchewan and Gull Lake — are being urged to stay alert after the Saskatchewan RCMP issued a warning about a fraudulent email circulating in the province.
Key Point: The email falsely claims you are under investigation for cybercrime and threatens arrest unless you respond.
The message directs recipients to a non‑RCMP Gmail address: carcmpgrca@gmail.com. RCMP confirms this email is not legitimate and is part of an impersonation scam targeting residents across the province.
What the Scam Looks Like
The fraudulent email:
Impersonates police
Claims you are under investigation for cybercrime
Threatens arrest if you do not respond
Directs you to a non‑RCMP Gmail address
Reminder: Legitimate police communication never arrives through Gmail accounts or threats demanding immediate contact.
What To Do If You Receive It
RCMP advises residents:
Do not reply
Do not click any links
Do not send personal information
Do not send money or gift cards
If you’re unsure whether an email is real, call 310‑RCMP to verify before taking any action.
Reporting Fraud
If you believe you’ve received a scam email or have been a victim of fraud, contact the Canadian Anti‑Fraud Centre:
Phone: 1‑888‑495‑8501
Online reporting: https://www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/report-signalez-eng.htm
Police‑related scams—including impersonation emails, fake warrants, and fraudulent payment demands—continue to circulate across Canada. Staying cautious with unexpected messages remains the best protection.
Community Reminder
As always, we encourage residents across southwest Saskatchewan—especially here in Gull Lake—to help keep one another informed. If you know someone who may be more vulnerable to online scams, or who might not see provincial alerts right away, please pass this information along.
A quick conversation between neighbours can prevent someone from clicking a harmful link or responding to a fraudulent message.
Staying aware and keeping each other informed continues to be one of the strongest protections our communities have.
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