By Staff
January 12, 2023
BURLINGTON, ON
This scam is really dangerous.
People trust the Interac service – we use it several times a day.
The give away on it is the address it comes from. But far too many people see the money and click on the image.
Here is what it looks like
The address the email came from:
Nothing about the Canadian government in that address. The address used tells you it is phony. Too many people see the $432.00 part of the email. It is cleverly done.
Then there is the part of the email that instructs you how to have the funds deposited directly into your bank account using the Interac service
Note the date on the image.
The rule you need to follow: If in doubt – DON’T!
A surefire protection is to register your bank account with some obvious government departments like the CRA, just as this scam asks – But don’t push that button!! Then they deposit money directly in your account.