Received a suspicious email or text message? Fake delivery notice, prize notification, or urgent request? Email and SMS fraud is extremely common and designed to steal your information or money.
Common Fraudulent Messages
- Fake delivery — "Your package is waiting, pay $2 fee"
- Bank alert — "Suspicious activity, verify your account"
- Prize winner — "You won! Click to claim"
- Tax refund — "CRA owes you money"
- Account suspended — "Netflix/Amazon account locked"
What to Do
- Don't click links — Go directly to official websites
- Don't reply — Confirms your number/email is active
- Report spam — Forward to 7726 (SPAM) for SMS
- Report phishing — spam@fightspam.gc.ca
- Block the sender
If You Clicked or Entered Information
Change your passwords immediately, monitor your accounts, and consider placing a fraud alert on your credit file.
How Report Quebec Can Help You
- Verify if a message is a known scam
- Documentation if you were victimized
- Guidance to protect yourself