Anti-inflation checks: CAQ reports another fraudulent text message

Several Quebecers said they received a text message in the past few days inviting them to click on a link to claim $500 under the announced anti-inflation shield. CAQ During the last election campaign. Also uses message rules As expectedThis adds to the confusion.

It was a fraud, responded the outgoing Minister for Cybersecurity and Digital and re-elected deputy in La Peltry, Eric Cair. The CAQ It quickly followed suit on its site.

During the campaign, the CAQ promised Amount sent once this fall $600 for taxpayers with annual income less than $50,000 and $400 for those making $50,000 to $100,000 annually.

Many scams

This is not the first time financial aid has been announced CAQ Scammers have taken off.

Last MarchMany Quebecers received a fraudulent text message asking them to open a URL to get more information about the $500 the government promised when it unveiled the provincial budget.

The Canadian Anti-Fraud Center (CAFC) indicates that spelling mistakes or formatting errors in messages received are good indicators of fraud.

Including a date or email address at the end of a text message also raises suspicions.

The center recommends being especially careful with attachments and links received from unknown sources.

The CAFC When in doubt about the legitimacy of a message it is suggested to speak to someone close to you before taking action.