Kelowna RCMP are cautioning the public to be on guard against COVID-19 scams that have been developing since the onset of the pandemic. In particular, we have received numerous complaints in the past few days regarding a CERB text scam.
In this scam a text message is sent to a phone indicating that the recipient had received a deposit for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit and includes a link or attachment to follow.
By clicking on the link the victim may either allow malware to be installed on their device, or may be taken to a webpage where they will be asked to divulge personal information which will lead to identity theft.
If you receive this text, do NOT click on any links or attachments.
Delete the text immediately.
You can report the incident to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.
If you provided information and believe yourself to have been a victim of this scam: