Police warning public of new scam sent via text
by Matt Dionne
on January 21, 2021
Peel Regional Police (PRP) is warning the public of a new scam.
On Thursday (January 21), PRP shared a pair of texts where scammers posing as employees of service providers sent a link and urged the user to click on it to receive a refund or payment.
I recently received these text messages, don't be fooled, it's a scam. Do DELETE, Do Not open link.
— Peel Regional Police (@PeelPolice) January 22, 2021
Learn more about common scams and frauds at #PRP https://t.co/BqD7XTfVl3 pic.twitter.com/pPfBZl0Zzl
Police are urging residents who receive such messages NOT to open the link, and instead immediately delete the messages.
Related
Trending
- Pearson Airport in Mississauga welcome 19 international and 13 domestic flights with COVID-19
- Police responding to male with firearm in Mississauga convenience store
- International travelers are walking out of Mississauga's Pearson Airport and ignoring quarantine rules
- Roadway shut down after pedestrian struck by vehicle, seriously injured in Mississauga
- Ontario ticket holder wins $70 million Lotto Max jackpot
Your Comments