Canadians should be vigilant for text scams amid the coronavirus pandemic, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday. “There appears to be a text scam going around on the new emergency response benefit,” he said during a press briefing outside his Ottawa home.
Trudeau said Canadians should be looking at reliable sources for information on the pandemic and relief efforts, such as government websites.
Some Canadians have reported receiving texts that read: “Alert: The emergency response benefit of Canada relief fund has sent you a deposit of $1375.50.” The text then urges them to click on a link and give personal information to claim the money. [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] The Financial