It Looks Official. It isn't - A classic scam

By Gazette Staff

April 21st, 2026

BURLINGTON, ON

Client Asset Protection Notice — Enhanced Authentication Required

It certainly looked official.

Until you look at the address it was sent from.

This is not a corporate address.  If you think the email you got feels suspicion, check the address of the sender.

Dear Client,

As cybersecurity threats have become more frequent in recent weeks, financial accounts are facing increased exposure to unauthorized activity and malicious interference. In order to better protect client property and strengthen account security across our platform, all clients are now required to complete an enhanced authentication update.

This update is designed to reinforce your account through additional verification and stronger access controls. As part of the process, clients may be asked to validate personal account information, examine recent account records, and adopt upgraded security settings, including revised password standards and multi-factor authentication.

Protecting client assets remains one of our highest priorities. By implementing these additional safeguards, we aim to reduce the risk of fraud, account compromise, and other cyber-related threats that may affect the security of your investments.

We urge you to complete the authentication process without delay. For security purposes, accounts that have not completed the required update may experience temporary restrictions on certain functions or services.

Please use the secure link below to proceed with your account authentication:

Click on that link and you are in the process of sending personal information.

Complete Update

Login with the email address you used to register to complete your application today, or access your application using your WebBroker Username/Connect ID and password, or your EasyWeb Username/Access Card and password.

Questions? We’re Ready to Help!

If you call that number the person on the line will do everything they can to get information out of you.  Don’t call

Call 1‑800‑465‑5463 to speak to a licensed Investment Representative from Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. EST (one-hour extension).

Thank you,

TD Direct Investing