A different scam - but the objective is the same - they want information so they can go after your money.

ID theft screenBy Staff

June 13th, 2018

BURLINGTON, ON

 

 

They come in all shapes and sizes – they are crafty, innovative and 100% scam.

They want to steal your money.

A Gazette reader passed this one along.

Summons Notice
07-CV-2018-910105.10
Filed On 2018/5/25 13:51 KST

– You Are Being Sued
– You Have 12 Days After Receiving This Summons To File A Written Answer With The Court And Serve A Copy On The Other Party Or Take Other Lawful Action With The Court.

25 Days If You Were Served Outside Of Province.

– If You Do Not Answer Or Take Other Action Within The Time Allowed, Judgment May Be Entered Against You .
**** Notice To Defendant ****

– We Are Notifying You Of The Hearing Date And Time Of This Case By Information Attached .

-If The Defendant Fails To Appear In Court, A Default Judgment May Be Entered Against The Defendant For The Relief Sought By The Plaintiff.

You Must Read And Print Attachment And Follow The Instructions Shown Therein.

Identity theft - many faces

You never get to know who they are – they want to know a lot about you. Don’t respond.

The moment you read and print the attachment the scam artist has begun the process of gathering information about you.

The cardinal rule on this stuff is Don’t.

If in doubt ask someone what it means.

Just don’t clock on the read button and don’t print the document.

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1 comment to A different scam – but the objective is the same – they want information so they can go after your money.

  • Perry Bowker

    The cardinal rule is: Stop. Think. Does the information given make sense? Are there errors of spelling and grammar? Do not phone a number contained in the message, because a good scammer will have set up an agent to convince you to act. Try another way to verify. Ask a friend for advice. Unfortunately, people who are new to the country, or have English as a second language, are especially vulnerable.