The Phishing Scam

The Toronto Police Service and Investigators from the Financial Crimes Unit want to help so you #DontGetScammed by a Phishing Scam. Many internet scams happen without you even noticing. Scammers promote and spread fraud activities through unsolicited emails or text messages known as spam. It’s likely a spam message if it’s from a sender you don’t know, it isn’t specifically addressed to you, or it promises you some benefit or value. Phishing scams trick you into providing personal and banking information. And phishing emails and texts may carry viruses that can infect your computer or mobile phone. The messages you receive might look and seem legitimate, but scammers can easily copy a logo or an entire website from a genuine organization. Do not open any attachments or click any links in phishing emails or text messages and delete them immediately. Protect yourself by: • Never replying to a phishing email or text • Never clicking on a link or calling a telephone number listed in a spam email or text and • Never using the contact details provided in the email or text If you are a victim of a Phishing Scam, report the fraud to police. Visit tps.ca/fraud for more information and tips so you Don’t Get Scammed.