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B.C. RCMP Warn of ICBC Phishing Texts as Insurer Moves to Take Down Fake Sites

ICBC is removing linked fraudulent websites after confirming it does not text customers about debts or violations.

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Overview

  • Sidney/North Saanich and Campbell River RCMP report scam texts that impersonate ICBC and urge residents to be cautious.
  • Messages claim unpaid tickets and threaten licence or insurance restrictions to push recipients toward malicious links.
  • Campbell River RCMP says the texts are completely fraudulent and appear to originate from an international number.
  • ICBC advises customers to delete such texts, noting it never uses SMS to seek payments, confirm identity, or discuss infractions.
  • Police urge targets to avoid links, verify through official ICBC channels, and report victims to local detachments or Crimestoppers, with national fraud data showing 24,411 reports and $342 million lost by mid‑2025.