Beware of robocalls, texts and emails

There are a variety of scams and frauds happening in Canada–with new ones popping up daily.

The Government of Canada website is providing tips for people to avoid falling victim. Many scams and frauds attempt to imitate government services in order to gain access to personal and financial information.

In some cases, scammers are trying to steal your personal information by pretending to be Government of Canada employees.

If someone calls you saying they are from the Government of Canada, there are ways you can verify the source is official government communication to protect yourself.

Ask for the caller’s name, government division and office location, and tell them  you want to first verify their identity.