By Staff
January 5th, 2023
BURLINGTON, ON
When there is email that you don’t instantly recognize – look for the address it came from.
In this most recent scam using Canad Post as information that might attract you the address was:
info@mi8f.in
There is no way of knowing who the email came from. When you see this type of thing – click delete – quickly.
This is an example of a relatively naive scammer, although there are no spelling and grammar errors that are usually a giveaway. But there are much more polished and professional examples rampant in cyberspace, and indeed in social media. The simple rule is to take note of the claim, but never respond or download an attachment, or call a phone number included in the message. Follow up via a reliable contact path, like your bank, to verify if there really is a problem.
PS: it is outrageous that the telephone companies cannot trace organized phone scammers who spoof their actual phone numbers and prey on seniors and newcomers. They obviously bill the scammers for their phone services, so they must know who they are, or could find out.
I got one! Thank you for posting. Mine was from a 902 area code but I just blocked contact and deleted the text. Grrrrrr.