Help put fraudsters in their place by recognizing fraud alerts
**** RCMP Media Release Help put fraudsters in their place by recognizing fraud alerts March is Fraud Prevention Month and the Nova Scotia RCMP will be sharing tips throughout the month to help you and your loved ones recognize fraud. Each year, Nova Scotians lose thousands of dollars as a result of scams...
In 2020, frauds associated to Canadians buying or selling goods or services online accounted for more than $12.9 million in reported losses.
**** Info via Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre In 2020, frauds associated to Canadians buying or selling goods or services online accounted for more than $12.9 million in reported losses. Non-delivery scams (including puppy scams, rental scams, and deceptive marketing of counterfeit goods) have all increased over the pandemic period. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to provide scammers...
Bridgewater Police Service is warning the public about a text scam
**** Bridgewater Police Release Bridgewater Police Service is warning the public about a text scam. How it works: An individual gets a text from a Canadian number. The text states “Hello, your express delivery package is waiting for you to set delivery preferences,” followed by a link. This is a common practice for major courier...
Be Coyote Smart
**** Info via Novascotia.ca Coyotes are permanent residents in our province, so seeing or hearing them from time to time is not unusual. They have become part of the ecosystem as a top-line predator. Nocturnal by nature, coyotes tend to be most active and vocal at night. Coyotes are normally shy and fearful of people...
RCMP warns of online marketplace scams
**** RCMP Media Release RCMP warns of online marketplace scamsIn the last month, Halifax District RCMP have received several reports of online marketplace scams.Several scams involved victims placing an ad online for various items (these have included clothes, electronics and instruments). The suspect poses as a buyer and asks the seller to send the items...
TEXT SCAM ALERT: Halifax Water does not currently contact customers via text message
**** Info via Halifax Water TEXT SCAM ALERT: Halifax Water does not currently contact customers via text message about their customer account details. If you receive a text claiming to be from Halifax Water please delete the message and contact our Customer Care Centre at 902-420-9287 or customercare@halifaxwater.ca. Halifax Water will never send messages requesting...
Scam: Important message from Hope for Wildlife
**** Info via Hope for Wildlife “It has come to our attention that there are solicitors going around the Dartmouth and Timberlea area asking for Donations for Hope for Wildlife. We do not go soliciting door to door for donations so if someone comes to your door asking for donations for Hope for Wildlife, please...
Funding to Remove Abandoned Vessels
**** NOVA SCOTIA LANDS INC. Release Funding to Remove Abandoned Vessels————————————————————Nova Scotia Lands Inc. has received funding from the federal government through its Abandoned Boats Program to remove 14 vessels across the province.The program is contributing $559,920, with the provincial government contributing $33,700, for a total of $593,620.Nova Scotia Lands Inc. submitted a proposal to...
Since 1991, the iconic red planes of Canada’s National Aerial Surveillance Program (NASP) have been a pillar in helping Canada stay safe
**** Info via Transport Canada National Aerial Surveillance Program Since 1991, the iconic red planes of Canada’s National Aerial Surveillance Program (NASP) have been a pillar in helping Canada stay safe. Over the years, we’ve grown — adding new aircraft, new technology and new people — all with the goal of preventing pollution in our waters, protecting...
New, state-of-the-art RCMP Operational Communications Centre set to open
**** RCMP Media Release New, state-of-the-art RCMP Operational Communications Centre set to open Nova Scotia RCMP 911 Police Dispatchers will begin answering calls for service out of the new, state-of-the-art Operational Communications Centre (OCC) at RCMPNS Headquarters in Dartmouth.Since 2018, the Nova Scotia RCMP has been planning this move to the modern space.“The Nova Scotia...