Police in the Central Okanagan are warning residents that a new scam has hit the region. On Friday, Kelowna RCMP said they have received numerous complaints lately about a text-message scam involving the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB).
According to police, a text message is sent to a phone indicating that the recipient has received a CERB deposit, and includes a link or attachment.
Police warn that by clicking on the link or attachment, the victim may allow malware to be installed on their device, or they could be taken to a website where they’ll be asked to divulge personal information. [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] Either option, say police, could lead to identity theft. “If you