Manitoba RCMP say that they have recently received reports of a scam email circulating in Manitoba.
The email features a fraudulent letter claiming to be from the RCMP.
In the example provided by the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, the letter says that the recipient is being charged with criminal offences against minors and claims that they will be arrested and punished with a fine and jail time if found guilty.
Even though the example is only available in French, letters like it could be circulating in English as well.
The RCMP want to remind people that law enforcement will never demand payment and will not threaten arrest by email.
They also say that anyone in doubt should contact the law enforcement agency directly.
