PQB Resident Loses $600K to Cryptocurrency Scam Claiming Politician's Endorsement

A resident in Parksville Qualicum Beach (PQB) has reported losing $600,000 to a cryptocurrency scam. According to the Oceanside RCMP, the scam was advertised online and claimed to be recommended by a politician.

The victim lost $600,000, but details of the specific scam are not provided in the source. However, it is mentioned that this is just one of 323 complaints received by the Oceanside RCMP from June 22 to June 28.

Other incidents reported during this time include thefts of commercial vehicles and e-bikes, vandalism of a vehicle and a business break-and-enter with no material missing. A residential break-and-enter was also reported on June 29 with some money missing.