PUBLIC NOTICE: FRAUDULENT BASKETBALL BC EMAILS

SCAM ALERT: Fraudulent emails are being sent impersonating Basketball BC

Basketball BC has become aware of fraudulent emails being circulated that falsely claim to represent Basketball BC and the 2027 BC Youth Provincial Basketball Championships.

These communications are NOT from Basketball BC. The individuals sending them are not affiliated with, authorized by, or acting on behalf of Basketball BC in any way.

The fraudulent messages may invite clubs or teams to register for the 2027 BC Youth Provincial Basketball Championships and may request registration information or payment.

Please protect yourself and your organization:

• Only register for Basketball BC events and make payments through Basketball BC's official website.
• Do not send payment in response to unsolicited emails claiming to represent Basketball BC.
• Do not provide banking, credit card, password, or other sensitive information.
• Do not reply to suspicious registration emails or click on links contained in them.
• Verify all Basketball BC event registrations and payment requests through our official website.
• If you have already provided financial information or made a payment in response to a suspicious message, contact your financial institution immediately.
• Basketball BC takes the fraudulent use of its name and events seriously and is taking steps to address this situation.

If you are unsure about the legitimacy of a Basketball BC registration or payment request, or require further assistance, please contact Matthew McKay at mmckay@basketball.bc.ca.

Please share this notice with clubs, coaches, administrators, team managers, parents, and others throughout the BC basketball community.

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