TL;DR: On October 14, 2026, Saskatchewan RCMP warned of an email that claims you are "the subject of a cybercrime investigation" and threatens arrest unless you contact "investigators" at a Gmail address (carcmpgrca@gmail.com). The RCMP does not run investigations out of Gmail. Don’t reply, don’t click, don’t send money or gift cards. If you’re unsure, call your local detachment through 310-RCMP.
The email
According to Saskatchewan RCMP, the message:
- says you’re under a cybercrime investigation;
- threatens arrest if you don’t respond;
- tells you to contact "investigators" at carcmpgrca@gmail.com.
It’s one of several police-themed scams the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre tracks.
The giveaway
A national police force with a full IT department would not hand out a free Gmail address. That alone settles it. If a "federal investigator" emails from the same kind of account your nephew uses for Fortnite, it’s not federal.
Other red flags common to these emails:
- vague accusations with no case details you can check;
- urgency ("respond within 24 hours or a warrant will be issued");
- a push toward payment, often gift cards or crypto, to "close the file."
What the RCMP says to do
- Don’t reply to the email.
- Don’t click any links.
- Don’t send personal information.
- Don’t send money or gift cards.
- If you’re unsure, call your local RCMP detachment through 310-RCMP.
- Report it to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre online or at 1-888-495-8501.
If you already replied
- Stop all contact.
- If you shared ID or banking details, call your bank and consider a fraud alert.
- If you sent your SIN, read what to do if your SIN is stolen.
- Change your email password and turn on two-factor authentication.
How did they get my email?
Mass scam emails go to addresses pulled from data breaches. A free email exposure check shows which breaches your address is in, which explains a lot about your inbox.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the RCMP cybercrime investigation email real?
No. Saskatchewan RCMP warned it is a scam that directs people to a Gmail address.
Does the RCMP use Gmail?
No. The scam’s use of a Gmail address is a clear sign it is fake.
What should I do if I get a fake RCMP email?
Don’t reply or click links, don’t send money, and report it to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.
How do I check if the RCMP really contacted me?
Call your local RCMP detachment through 310-RCMP.