COVID-19 text scam

With the ever changing situation around COVID-19, businesses are reaching out to their customers and members more than ever. This increase of items hitting your inbox may make you a little less vigilant of fraudsters. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was touting the benefits of an expanded financial package to help Canadians cope with the impact of COVID-19 — while warning them about a “text scam” that’s trying to exploit the government program.

Holding a news conference at his residence at Rideau Cottage this morning, Trudeau said some people are preying on the vulnerable during the pandemic. Keep safe and if you are unsure of the source of an email or text please err on the side of caution!

Read the full article from Global news here.

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