CANADAHALIFAX news RCMP warn of scammer email impersonating a Mountie by admin 30 أبريل، 2022 written by admin 30 أبريل، 2022 22 The signature uses the name of a real Mountie who used to be a public information officer here in Nova Scotia CITYnews halifax \ Meghan Groff Listen to this article RCMP are warning of a recent cyber-scam where the fraudster impersonates a Mountie. So far, they are aware of it targeting people in at least two provinces. The email, which is written in French, tells the receiver they are being investigated for fraud, and it requests personal and banking information. The signature uses the name of a real Mountie who used to be a public information officer here in Nova Scotia. RCMP say the text looks similar to their official communications, however the e-mail address and phone number included are fraudulent. The fraudulent e-mail looks like this: Police say they do not send emails to let people know they’re being investigated, and offered up the following tips for protection against scammers: Do not give personal or financial information in response to a request that you didn’t expect; If you have a feeling that something is not right, it is best to trust your gut and stop communicating with that person; Government agencies or police forces will never demand gift cards or cryptocurrency for payment; When in doubt contact the police or government agency by obtaining the phone number or e-mail from the official website. Scammers can be very persistent and convincing. Being defrauded is never the victim’s fault. If you have been defrauded, you are not alone. If you believe you’re the victim of a phone or computer scam, contact local police. You can also report it to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or online. 0 comment 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail admin previous post العناصر الأساسية للحمض النووي موجودة على النيازك: فهل أتتنا الحياة من الفضاء؟ next post Hendsbee still hopes Halifax ferries can become dog-friendly You may also like الليبراليون ينتخبون زعيماً جديداً في 9 مارس وجولي... 11 يناير، 2025 بواليافر لانتخابات تمنحه تفويضاً واضحاً ليتحدث إلى الأميركيين 11 يناير، 2025 New Brunswick man charged in killings of two... 11 يناير، 2025 After N.S. wildfires, province brings in new tax... 11 يناير، 2025 P.E.I. oyster farmers fear without government help, MSX... 11 يناير، 2025 Drivers digging deeper to fill their tanks: Fuel... 11 يناير، 2025 جامعة غويلف: ارتفاع عدد الطلاب المصابين بإنفلونزا المعدة... 9 يناير، 2025 كنديون يبدون آراءهم في كلام ترامب عن ’’الولاية... 9 يناير، 2025 كندا تعدّ ردّاً على الرسوم الجمركية التي هدّدها... 9 يناير، 2025 مطالب بمزيد من التمويل للتعليم في شمال أونتاريو 9 يناير، 2025