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  1. No, you don't need to report suspicious emails or text messages to Canada Post. If you think you've been the victim of fraud, report the incident to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre by calling 1-888-495-8501. You can also forward any spam text messages to 7726 (SPAM on most keypads). This will let your phone provider block future texts from that ...

  2. Step 3: Report the incident to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre or the Competition Bureau. Contact the Fraud Reporting System (Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre) or call toll-free at 1-888-495-8501. You can also file a report of a misleading or deceptive marketing practice with the Competition Bureau using the online complaint form.

  3. Scam Alert. Phone and email scams continue to target Canadians, often claiming to be from a store and asking for personal information. If you receive an unsolicited call, we strongly encourage you to hang up, and call your local store back directly. Do not give any personal information over the phone to unsolicited callers. If you have ...

  4. Mar 6, 2024 · Step 1: Scammers Send Fake Canada Post Texts. The scam starts with text messages sent en masse to Canadian phone numbers. The messages are sent from a variety of numbers to increase the likelihood of reaching real Canada Post customers. The messages themselves are designed to appear as if they come directly from Canada Post.

  5. Activate two-step verification, visit the account settings of your app or through pcoptimum.ca. Reporting the scam to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca or 1-888-495-8501. If you have clicked on a link in the text and provided personal information, please contact the PC Optimum Member Care Centre at 1-866-727-6468.

  6. Phishing, vishing and smishing. Phishing is an online scam where fraudsters will post a fraudulent website to gather your personal information for the purpose of fraud or identity theft. Vishing happens when fraudsters call to trick people into providing their personal or financial information. Smishing is a variation of phishing.

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  8. Oct 9, 2024 · Scam texts often come from unusual numbers not registered to Canada Post. Look for typos, grammar issues and writing errors. Scam messages are poorly written. Verify parcel statuses directly on canadapost.ca. Don’t rely on information in random texts. If concerned, call Canada Post at 1-866-607-6301 to confirm texts. Do not reply to the message.