Costco membership discount scam hits Mississauga and Brampton

Residents in Mississauga, Brampton and other Ontario communities should remain alert about a phone scam that’s claiming it’s retail giant Costco offering up reward points cash.

It says the recipient has received their 2-per-cent cash back on their purchases from the wholesaler, and should text back with a “Y” for more details. But that can lead to the scammer pressuring the person for sensitive banking information in order to access a deposit that, of course, is never to arrive.

If you are sent such a message, either delete it or ignore it.