A resident of Blind Bay lost ,000 in a computer fraud scheme after being persuaded by a caller claiming to represent Norton antivirus. The victim, whose identity is confidential, was convinced to withdraw money from her bank account and deposit it into a Bitcoin account. Local police are investigating the case and have highlighted the importance of public awareness regarding such scams. Resources for recognizing and avoiding fraud include the BC RCMP Frauds and Scams, Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, Canadian Telecoms Association, and Competition Bureau of Canada.