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Wow that escalated quickly... 😶
Block immediately. This one is definitely a scam.



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Scam text messages being sent out by scammers pretending to be from the CRA (Canadian Revenue Agency). Do not reply to the message!

An example of a scam text message (sms) trying to get you to click on a malicious link.

The police or traffic enforcement will not text you to pay a ticket.

It does our hearts good to hear stories like this! Always be suspicious when you're asked to buy gift cards for someone else!
https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/ontario-cashier-saves-senior-a-whole-lot-of-money-by-stopping-gift-card-scam-1.5201390?fbclid=IwAR2RbfLSAOeUNl5hNwkchtWoejRJFb36Rd354ac5E4t6IfghOOFB4CrJhE8

Ontario cashier saves senior 'a whole lot of money' by stopping gift card scam An Ontario cashier says she felt something wasn't right when a senior tried to purchase about $3,000 worth of Google gift cards.

Phishing attacks v Vishing attacks. Scammers use any method that works for them:

Don't Get Caught Off Guard by This New Vishing Campaign - Infoaxis, inc. Suppose cybercriminals want to gain access to your data. In that case, they'll find a way, which is why it's so critical for you to remain vigilant, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. They're dedicated and ruthless, and their methods are becoming more sophisticated by the day. While federal ag...

One of the most powerful ways to against scammers is to report the scam to police. Do not feel embarrassed if you fell for a scam. You knowledge of the scam and its workings can protect hundreds of other people around you.

Definitely one of my favourite TED talks of all time and so on point with scammers. .

This is what happens when you reply to spam email | James Veitch Suspicious emails: unclaimed insurance bonds, diamond-encrusted safe deposit boxes, close friends marooned in a foreign country. They pop up in our inboxes ....

Sugar and spice and all things nice is NOT what a scammer is made of.

A simple search could be the difference between having cocktails on the beach or losing your holiday money. ⁠

Just a little bit of scamhumour for the day. 🤣

Staying abreast of the latest scams strengthens your first line of defence: YOU!
https://www.app.com/story/money/business/consumer/press-on-your-side/2016/07/12/fraud-watch-network/86982676/

It might seem so small. A request for a little bit of money here, a little bit of money there. Of course they will pay you back, they love you. Don't you trust them?