👉As tax season kicks in, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre warns of a new scam involving fraudulent texts, claiming to be from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). These texts contain recipients' names and personal details, including their Social Insurance Number (SIN). The scam prompts victims to make payments to a specified phone number. Likely targeting those previously affected by data breaches, fraudsters aim to exploit this information for financial gain. The Centre emphasizes the CRA does not request payments via text and advises caution, urging individuals to verify any communication directly with the official CRA phone number.✅ . 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐉𝐨𝐲 𝐓𝐚𝐱 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 @taxesatjoy @augustine.joy_ 𝙎𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙎𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙉𝙚𝙬𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝘼𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝘽𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙏𝙖𝙭 𝙨𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙎𝙢𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝘽𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝘾𝙤𝙧𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝘼𝙪𝙙𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙍𝙚𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 +𝟏 𝟑𝟎𝟔 𝟑𝟏𝟑 𝟔𝟗𝟖𝟗 𝐭𝐚𝐱𝐞𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐣𝐨𝐲@𝐠𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥.𝐜𝐨𝐦 𝐰𝐰𝐰.𝐭𝐚𝐱𝐞𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐣𝐨𝐲.𝐜𝐚 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐚 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐛𝐞𝐜 . . #TaxScamAlert #CRAWarning #FraudPrevention #TaxSeasonScams #CyberSecurity #ScamAwareness #ProtectYourInfo #mnm #malayalisnearmeapp #canadaupdate #canadanews

👉The Canadian Taxi Association (CTA) is calling for online retailers to stop selling generic "Taxi" roof signs following a surge in scams across several Canadian cities, including Sarnia and Toronto. These scams involve fraudsters posing as taxi drivers and distressed passengers to trick victims into handing over their debit or credit cards, which are then used to steal their funds. CTA President Marc Andre Way emphasized that licensed taxi drivers accept both cash and cards, unlike rideshare drivers, and urged Amazon to halt the sale of these signs, which are being misused by criminals.✅ . 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐞- 𝐀𝐭 𝐚 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮! 𝐉𝐨𝐦 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐦 𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫 +𝟏 𝟔𝟒𝟕 𝟗𝟐𝟎 𝟔𝟓𝟑𝟎 𝐣𝐨𝐦.𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐦@𝐜𝐢𝐛𝐜.𝐜𝐨𝐦 @jom_mattam . . #TaxiScams #ConsumerSafety #CanadianTaxiAssociation #FraudPrevention #AmazonSafety #TaxiFraud #ProtectYourMoney #mnm #malayalisnearmeapp #canadaupdate #canadanews

👉Surrey RCMP have uncovered a major counterfeit operation, seizing over 100 fake smartphones and various other items. The investigation began last December after a suspicious package containing counterfeit Apple iPhones and fraudulent receipts was discovered. The police later executed search warrants at two homes in Surrey and Maple Ridge, uncovering a wide range of counterfeit products, including iPhones, Apple Watches, AirPods, Samsung phones, and luxury items. Multiple suspects have been identified, and a report is being prepared for the BC Prosecution Service. The public is urged to verify the authenticity of electronics before purchasing from non-official sellers.✅ . 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐞- 𝐀𝐭 𝐚 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮! 𝐉𝐨𝐦 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐦 𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫 +𝟏 𝟔𝟒𝟕 𝟗𝟐𝟎 𝟔𝟓𝟑𝟎 𝐣𝐨𝐦.𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐦@𝐜𝐢𝐛𝐜.𝐜𝐨𝐦 @jom_mattam . . #CounterfeitBust #SurreyRCMP #FakeiPhones #ConsumerAlert #PhoneScam #RCMPInvestigation #FraudPrevention #mnm #malayalisnearmeapp #canadaupdate #canadanews

👉An anti-fraud investigation involving police from Quebec, Ontario, and the United States has resulted in the arrest of 14 individuals connected to a "grandparent scam" that allegedly defrauded Canadians of $2.2 million since February 2022. The suspects, aged 24 to 34, recently relocated from Toronto to Montreal and Laval, according to Sûreté du Québec (SQ) Sgt. Benoit Dubé. This year alone, they're accused of defrauding 126 people across Canada of approximately $739,000. Most victims, aged 46 to 95, were contacted via landline, with scammers posing as law enforcement officers demanding bail money for the release of a family member.✅ . 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐚 𝐕𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞, 𝐎𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐨'𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭. 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥: +𝟏 (𝟒𝟑𝟕) 𝟗𝟖𝟐-𝟎𝟖𝟎𝟒 @neena.robin . . #GrandparentScam #FraudPrevention #MontrealCrime #LavalCrime #FraudAlert #AntiFraudInvestigation #OntarioPolice #mnm #malayalisnearmeapp #canadaupdate #canadanews

👉Ontario's proposed budget alterations to auto insurance coverage might lead to increased premiums, say insurers, though health workers argue they're crucial for improving care access. The changes aim to modernize the system, offering consumers more choice and combatting rising auto theft rates. While insurers support measures against crime, they express concerns over becoming first payers for health services and fee reviews for health providers. Health groups welcome these changes for enhancing patient care. The timeline for implementation remains unclear, with consultations planned before any alterations by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority.✅ . 𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐥𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐊𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐥, 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐆𝐓𝐀 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐨𝐫. 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥: +𝟏 (𝟔𝟒𝟕) 𝟔𝟕𝟑-𝟑𝟓𝟏𝟔 𝐄𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥: 𝐤𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐥@𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞.𝐜𝐨𝐦 @kamalpillai_realtor . . #OntarioBudget #AutoInsuranceChanges #PremiumIncreases #AccessToCare #InsuranceReform #FraudPrevention #HealthcareProviders #FSRAConsultations #mnm #malayalisnearmeapp #canadaupdate #canadanews

👉Toronto Police are cautioning Beaches residents about a surge in home renovation fraud. Suspects distribute flyers for fake companies, targeting homeowners for roofing, paving, and fencing services. The work is often incomplete or subpar, with high-pressure tactics used, especially on the elderly. Police advise residents to exercise caution, reject unsolicited contractors, and avoid sharing personal information. Payments in cash or bank drafts should be red flags. To prevent scams, residents should resist impulse decisions, demand detailed written contracts, and report fraud incidents to the police and Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.✅ . 𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐥𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐊𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐥, 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐆𝐓𝐀 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐨𝐫. 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥: +𝟏 (𝟔𝟒𝟕) 𝟔𝟕𝟑-𝟑𝟓𝟏𝟔 𝐄𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥: 𝐤𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐥@𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞.𝐜𝐨𝐦 @kamalpillai_realtor . . #TorontoFraudAlert #HomeRenovationScams #BeachesNeighborhood #SafetyFirst #AvoidScams #FraudPrevention #TorontoPolice #mnm #malayalisnearmeapp #canadaupdate #canadanews

👉The Bar of Montreal alerts newcomers to be cautious of fraudulent immigration lawyers, reporting a threefold increase in complaints from 13% in 2018 to 39% in 2022. Launching an awareness campaign, it urges the public to verify lawyer credentials. Fake lawyers often operate informally, exchange minimal paperwork, and demand excessive cash payments. President David Ettedgui notes they may be disbarred individuals or immigrants authorized to practice elsewhere but uncertified in Quebec. Victims, spanning diverse backgrounds, face risks of fraudulent representation. The campaign aims to protect newcomers from scams targeting vulnerable immigrants seeking legal assistance.✅ . 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐰 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐋𝐚𝐰 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐚𝐰 𝐒𝐢𝐦𝐦𝐢 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐨 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐚𝐰𝐲𝐞𝐫, 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐨 𝐋𝐚𝐰 📲+𝟏 𝟒𝟏𝟔-𝟓𝟎𝟗-𝟗𝟓𝟎𝟖 📧𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐦𝐢@𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐰.𝐜𝐚 @chackolaw.ca . . #ImmigrationScam #MontrealBar #FakeLawyers #LegalAwareness #NewcomerProtection #FraudPrevention #CommunityAlert #mnm #malayalisnearmeapp #canadaupdate #canadanews

👉Greater Sudbury has recouped just over $1 million of the $1.5 million it inadvertently sent to fraudsters in December. The city realized the funds meant for a Lorraine Street housing project had been sent to a fake account after the contractor's email was hacked. Although the project faced challenges with the original contractor, Nomodic Modular Structures, going bankrupt, the subsequent contractor, Flex Modular, also fell victim to hacking. Sudbury initiated legal action to trace the money, recovering $1,044,259.13 to date. The city aims to reclaim more funds, with the court addressing the matter on March 6.✅ . 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐚 𝐕𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞, 𝐎𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐨'𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭. 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥: +𝟏 (𝟒𝟑𝟕) 𝟗𝟖𝟐-𝟎𝟖𝟎𝟒 @neena.robin . . #SudburyFraudRecovery #CityScamUpdate #FinancialSecurity #LegalAction #FraudPrevention #MunicipalFinances #LorraineStreetProject #mnm #malayalisnearmeapp #canadaupdate #canadanews

👉Canada has introduced a new verification process aimed at protecting international students from fraudulent activities. This move reinforces the nation's commitment to providing a safe and welcoming environment for students from around the world. The verification process is set to enhance the integrity of the international education system in Canada, assuring students of a secure and reliable educational experience.✅ . . #CanadaEducation #InternationalStudents #StudentSafety #EducationIntegrity #FraudPrevention #GlobalEducation #StudyAbroad #mnm #malayalisnearmeapp #canadaupdate #canadanews