By Sgt. Ed deJong

This past week, June 10 to June 17, Columbia Valley RCMP responded to 74 calls for service. The following is a summary of some of the files our officers responded to.

Vehicle stolen from Radium Hot Springs

On June 17, Columbia Valley RCMP received a report of a stolen vehicle.  At approximately 2 p.m. a red 2005 Nissan Titan was stolen from Radium Hot Springs. The vehicle had B.C. plate NH8073 attached at the time. If you observe this vehicle, do not approach and call the Columbia Valley RCMP at 250-342-9292.

Tips to prevent being stung by the Emergency Scam

One of the scams that has been circulating over the past number of years is the so-called ‘Emergency Scam.’ Emergency fraud usually target loving grandparents, taking advantage of their emotions to defraud them of their money.  If you get a call claiming a loved one has been involved in an emergency and they need money from you, here are some tips to prevent being scammed:

• Take your time to verify the story. Scammers are counting on you wanting to quickly help your loved one in an emergency.
• Call the child’s parents or friends to find out about their whereabouts.
• Ask the person on the phone questions that only your loved one would be able to answer and verify the caller’s identity before taking steps to help.
• Never send money to anyone you don’t know and trust
• Never give out any personal information to the caller.

– Sgt. Ed DeJong is Columbia Valley RCMP Detachment commander

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