A new credit card scam has been reported in Kelowna. (Image Credit: Stock photo (ID 133890745 © Alan Budman | Dreamstime.com))

By Vernon Matters staff

Don't fall prey

New credit card scam comes to Kelowna

Jan 29, 2026 | 5:11 PM

The latest credit card scam being reported by potential victims in Kelowna involves a pretty colourful story.

The would-be scammer pretends to be from a bank and tells the victim their credit card has been used for purchases on a Russian based firearms website.

The victim is then set up to go on a bogus video call with police to provide ID and personal info.

RCMP said in some of the cases, the victim is requested to sign a confidentiality agreement and asked to keep the matter secret. Police said fortunately, none of the victims reported having provided money to the scammers.

“The Kelowna RCMP would like to remind the public to protect their personal information and not provide it to anyone online or by phone,” Corporal Steven Lang, Kelowna RCMP Media Relations Officer, said in a media release.

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“Banks and government agencies will not request access to your financial accounts, request your cooperation in covert fraud investigations, and police will not request to video call you.”