Saskatchewan RCMP warns of fake 'cybercrime investigation' email from carcmpgrca@gmail.com
Saskatchewan RCMP warn that scam emails from carcmpgrca@gmail.com falsely claim recipients are under a cybercrime investigation and threaten arrest.
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Source: mbcradio.com · published
What happened
MBC Radio reported on October 14, 2026 that Saskatchewan RCMP warned the public about an email scam circulating in the province. The emails claim to be from the RCMP and say the recipient is the subject of a cybercrime investigation. The RCMP was impersonated.
The emails threaten that the recipient will be arrested unless they contact the "investigators" at carcmpgrca@gmail.com. The RCMP says the email is a scam and the address does not reach the RCMP.
How the scam works
Police-impersonation emails use fear of arrest to push people into replying quickly. Once contact is made, scammers typically ask for personal information, money or gift cards to "resolve" the matter.
Real police do not ask people to contact them through a Gmail address.
Source
MBC Radio, "RCMP reminds residents to be vigilant against email scams" (October 14, 2026).
Red flags
- An email claiming you're under investigation and will be arrested.
- A police contact address on a free email service.
- Requests for money or gift cards.
If you were targeted
- 1Don't reply, click links, or send personal information, money or gift cards.
- 2If unsure, contact your local RCMP detachment at 310-RCMP.
- 3Report the email to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or online.