May 5, 2025

crime|Parksville|qualicum beach|Scam

Crypto

Vancouver Island resident loses $130K in ‘celebrity endorsement’ cryptocurrency scam

Police caution residents about unsolicited calls, emails offering ‘investment opportunities’ A business has reported losing $162,000 in a digital SIM card swap fraud, as scams continue to impact the Parksville Qualicum Beach area. The incident, still being investigated by police, was reported on March 31 and appears to be a sophisticated account hacking where the victim did not

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