Monday, April 21, 2025
More

    OPP AND CAFC PARTNER TO RAISE AWARENESS OF A PHISHING SCAM THE RCMP

    Date:

    Sharing is SO MUCH APPRECIATED!

    (MIDLAND,ON)- Members of the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) are continuing to raise the awareness for North Simcoe residents of the various scams that they may encounter on the telephone or online.

    The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) are warning the public about an ongoing phishing scam impersonating the RCMP.

    Unsolicited RCMP “delivery notices” are sent via text messages. The messages inform recipients that the RCMP was unable to deliver court documents and ask to reschedule to avoid missing a court date. These messages contain a link to an unofficial and fraudulent RCMP website to “reschedule the delivery”.

    This is a scam! The RCMP does not issue notices by text messages and the official RCMP home page is: https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/

    If you receive such a message, do not click the links – delete the text immediately. If you clicked on a link or provided personal details via the fraudulent website, contact your financial institution immediately and report it to your local police service and the CAFC.

    For the full news release and examples of the phishing text message please click on the following link. Warning: Phishing scam impersonating the RCMP | Royal Canadian Mounted Police

    No matter your level of cyber fitness, fraudsters will stop at nothing to steal from their victims. Your best protection against cyber threats is to learn more about them and the simple steps you can take to protect yourself. 

    To learn more about common tactics used by cyber criminals, explore the Fraudster’s toolbox infographic 

    Anyone who suspects they have been the victim of cybercrime or fraud should report it to their local police and to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre’s online reporting system or by phone at 1-888-495-8501. If not a victim, report it to the CAFC anyway.

    CAFC Team

    [email protected]

    Fraud: Recognize. Reject. Report.

    #kNOwFraud

    Follow us on Twitter  (@canantifraud) and Facebook   (Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre)

    Sharing is SO MUCH APPRECIATED!

    POPULAR

    More Good Stuff!
    Related

    OJHL ANNOUNCES COACHES, SUPPORT STAFF FOR SERIES WITH OUA TEAMS

    20-year-olds from the OJ to get student-athlete experience during...

    Frankie Malloy and Friends try to find a new home for ‘Kringle’ – 4 Months Old

    Our resident chaos coordinator “Frankie Malloy” is staging another...

    Vertical farms are failing – what we can learn from their mistakes | Nicholas Varas | TEDxOshawa

    This talk delves into the recent failures of vertical...

    OPP Seeking Assistance in Solving Midland Retail Shoplifting Investigation

    (MIDLAND,ON) - A shoplifting complaint reported to the OPP Communication Centre at 8:48...

    Dr. Bridget: Nurture Your Health This Summer: Easy Tips for Staying Energized and Balanced

    As we move through these beautiful summer months, I've...

    Ally Vitally shares the “75 Scariest Attractions In The World!”

    Ever wondered what it feels like to confront your...

    Nominations are Open for the Order of Collingwood

    Collingwood, ON - The Order of Collingwood is an...

    HURONIA WEST OPP INVESTIGATING A FATAL VEHICLE COLLISION INVOLVING A SNOWMOBILE

    (SPRINGWATER TOWNSHIP, ON) - The Huronia West Detachment of the...

    Casey Morrison VIDEO Share | 100 Kids Tell Us What Makes Them Happy

    Enjoy a smile or a laugh, you deserve it!...

    Secret Agent: Send Your Children To A Village! How To Detect A Lie Instantly! – Evy Poumpouras

    Evy Poumpouras is a former Secret Service agent, TV...

    Council, Public Meeting – February 11, 2025

    The February 11, 2025, Council, Public Meeting Agenda is...

    Trump, Putin & Co. – Deutsche Bank’s questionable clientele | DW Documentary

    Deutsche Bank managers driven by greed set it on...

    COMING UP @ THEATRE COLLINGWOOD

    We are thrilled to present Johannes Linstead: From Spain to...

    #DECOMPRESS with ‘The Silent Wonder’

    Discover the ultimate way to decompress with 'The Silent...

    What’s behind the rising cost of your pet’s care? | Marketplace

    More than half of Canadians now have a pet...

    Collingwood welcomes a second new family Doctor to Town through Council recruitment funding

    Collingwood, ON - Collingwood now has another new family...

    Trump’s Plan to Distract and Overwhelm, EXPLAINED

    “It is about numbing us. It is about making...

    The Ambassador: Canada’s Smart Strategy for Handling a Difficult U.S. Administration

    In the complex realm of international relations, few bilateral...

    The Blue Mountains and Collingwood Kick Off Collaborative Multi-Use Recreation Feasibility Assessment

    Collingwood, ON  – The Town of The Blue Mountains and...

    Sunset Manor’s Classic Car Show on August 22 from 4 – 7 pm | The Wasaga Beach Cruisers

    Don't miss out on Sunset Manor's Classic Car Show...

    Holiday Services Reminder – Easter Weekend 2025

    Midhurst/April 16, 2025 – The County of Simcoe reminds residents...

    Thriving in Simplicity: The Tiny House Community Advantage

    Affordable Living, Sustainable Choices, and Stronger Bonds Living in a...

    An Appeal to Tech Giants – Google, Microsoft, Open AI, X.AI Corp, NVIDIA, Intel, IBM

    By John Paily We are in an era of Artificial...

    OPP SEIZE NEARLY 300 KILOGRAMS OF COCAINE

    (TORONTO, ON) - Five accused are facing 12 criminal charges...

    OPP Snowmobile Patrol Provide a Did You Know (DYK) For Young Riders and Parents

    (MIDLAND,ON) - Members of the Southern Georgian Bay OPP detachment snowmobile patrol...

    Hurricanes and Denial | Politicians Pour Fuel on an Overheating Planet

    By David Suzuki Florida has been slammed by two devastating...

    The Scoop Georgian Bay | OFFICIAL FIRST EPISODE!

    Hi all, I was on The Scoop Georgian Bay....

    Frankie Malloy and “Samson” seek loving family while sharing laughs #RESCUE

    Our resident chaos coordinator “Frankie Malloy” is staging another...

    A WHOLE NEW WORLD OF MUSIC IS COMING TO COLLINGWOOD!

      Hello Theatre Lovers! I am beyond thrilled to invite you...

    Global Markets Plunge as Trade War Escalates: Your World News Roundup

    China Retaliates with 34% Tariffs as Political Crises Unfold...

    How Canada’s dairy supply management system works — and why Trump hates it

    Donald Trump is not a fan of Canada’s dairy...

    YMCA | Your Gift Today Changes Lives Tomorrow

    At the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka, we believe in the...

    Sidelaunch Days Summer Concerts present Fiddlestix

    Join us at the Shipyards Amphitheatre, 2 North Maple...

    DRIVER CHARGED WITH IMPAIRED IN COLLINGWOOD

    (COLLINGWOOD, ON) - Members of the Collingwood and Blue Mountains...

    936 shares: Assess Your Fitness Level: Start the New Year with a Health Tune-Up!

    Start the New Year with a Health Tune-Up! ...

    Crypto Scams (Full Episode) | Trafficked with Mariana Van Zeller | National Geographic

    Mariana embeds with a crew of cryptocurrency scammers who...

    The Amazing “Wee Willi Winkels” – Creator of the Snowboard | Blue Mountain Resort

    Wee Willi Winkels, a significant figure in the early...

    Twas The Night Before Pride | Friday, May 31st | Collingwood

    Twas The Night Before Pride Get ready to kick...

    Celebrating Unity: The History of Canada Day

    On July 1, 1867, the British North America Act...

    Ally Vitally: Grocery Prices Set to Rise as Tariffs Take Effect

    Canadian Consumers to Feel the Pinch from New 25%...

    Collingwood Crime Unit Makes Arrest in Trail Incident – Public Safety Update

    (COLLINGWOOD, ON). The Collingwood and Blue Mountains Detachment of the...

    OPP Conduct Commercial Vehicle Checks Today in Midland

    (MIDLAND, ON)- Members of the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of...

    Rosie’s Smokehouse Deluxe | Jazz and Blues LIVE at the Station

    South Georgian Bay Music Foundation is delighted to present...

    HURONIA WEST OPP LOOKING FOR THE PUBLICS ASSISTANCE REGARDING A TWO VEHICLE COLLISION

    (SPRINGWATER TOWNSHIP, ON) - The Huronia West Detachment of the...

    This Weeks OPP Snowmobile Patrol Went From Winterama To Winter Blizzard

    (MIDLAND,ON) - It was quite the week and a bit...

    Kara Swisher has theory on why Musk is hiring young men to work at DOGE

    Global editorial director at WIRED Katie Drummond and CNN...

    Notice of Upcoming North Simcoe Emergency Services Food/Toy Drive

    (MIDLAND, ON) - Members of the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial...

    Y Ride is Almost Here – Let’s Pedal for a Purpose!

    Hey, Collingwood! Your legendary Y Ride is almost here! TOMORROW, April 5th,...

    IMPAIRED DRIVER ON CHRISTMAS EVE | Wasaga Beach

    (Wasaga Beach, ON) - Officers from the Huronia West OPP...

    County supporting residents during ice storm cleanup measures

    Midhurst/March 31, 2025 – As the County and our area...

    Time is running out to grab your tickets for Theatre Collingwood’s Early Bird Draw!

    Get your THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT raffle tickets by 11:59 PM tomorrow for a...

    Immune-Boosting Foods to Eat During Winter to Help You Stay Healthy

    As winter rolls in, it brings cold weather and...

    The Johnny Max Band w special guest SHAWN KELLERMAN

    The 2 X JUNO nominated Johnny Max Band are...

    2025 Grants and Donations Program Now Accepting Applications

    The Town of The Blue Mountains Council is pleased...

    Collingwood OPP Charge Woman in Multi-Jurisdiction Prescription Fraud Investigation

    (COLLINGWOOD, ON) - On April 10, 2025, members of the...

    Collingwood Garden Club Plant Sale: Find Your Perfect Plants | Trinity Church

    PLANT SALE WEEKEND - Saturday June 1, 8:00 a.m....

    Town restructures existing departments to form new Infrastructure Department

    Collingwood, ON - The Town has restructured the Engineering,...

    “Trump Is Going to Get a Lot of Wins:” Ian Bremmer Forecasts 2025 Geopolitics | Amanpour and Company

    From Russia's war in Ukraine to U.S. relations with...

    2024 Recipients of the Order of Collingwood Announced

    Collingwood, ON - On behalf of the Town of...

    The Woman Who Helps NBA Stars To Sleep | Dr Cheri Mah

    Quicker decision making and faster reaction times, here's how...

    County recognizes the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination during #ITSTARTS month

    Midhurst/March 21, 2025 – Each year during ITSTARTS month, the...

    Rep. Stansbury: GOP laying the groundwork to ‘eviscerate’ federal funding

    The Ranking Member of the DOGE subcommittee, Rep. Melanie...

    The lot fit 9 McMansions. They built 44 small homes for locals instead

    Kirsten Dirksen Maggie and John Randolph kept losing employees priced...

    IMPORTANT | Canada MP PUTS THE SCREWS IN Trump… CANADA IS PISSED

    MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas speaks with Canadian Member of...

    CBC | 3 Online Safety Tips that Might Surprise You

    During a busy season of online shopping, cyber criminals may...

    Inside an Iconic Home Built on a 200 ft Cliff!

    Today we are touring one of the most special...

    Canada must resist anti-democratic crusaders

    By David Suzuki This beautiful blue planet, spinning around the...

    BMFA 2025 Juried Art Show

    Welcome to the BMFA 2025 Juried Art Show  The BMFA’s Juried Art Show highlights...

    Spring has Sprung in Simcoe County!

    We hope this message finds you safe and well....

    Car culture is driving us to disaster

    By David Suzuki The climate crisis is too big to...

    How to Delete Your Data from 23andMe

    "They have a treasure trove of, I think, some...

    VIDEOS | The Chilcotin River Disaster #REAL

    The Chilcotin River /tʃɪlˈkoʊtɪn/ located in Southern British Columbia, Canada is a 241 km (150 mi) long...

    12th Annual Collingwood Art Crawl Coming September 21st

    Collingwood, ON – The Collingwood Art Crawl returns for...

    OPP Investigate Overnight Robbery in Midland

    (MIDLAND, ON) - A William Street business was the victim...

    Trump Zelensky Oval Office Smackdown

    SCARED KETCHUP IS 90% to 100% FAN FUNDED... so...

    The Virtual Voyage with Social Media Trends

    In a bustling digital realm, where trends spark like...

    New Power Stations at CES 2025! Solar Power, Batteries, and More!

    While at CES 2025 I stopped by a bunch...

    China’s MASSIVE Space Project is About to Change the World!

    China is building a new space solar power station...

    Town of The Blue Mountains Statement on OPP Funding

    The Town of The Blue Mountains is welcoming the...

    Call for Volunteers to participate on the Family Physician Recruitment Working Group

    The Town of The Blue Mountains is seeking applications...

    Tomorrow’s Promise: A Warm-Hearted Tale of Hope and Transformation

    In a quiet little town nestled between rolling hills,...

    Walking Through the Fire – A Powerful Celebration of Indigenous Collaborations with Sultans of String

    Collingwood, ON - Prepare for an unforgettable evening...

    Georgian Bay News welcomes Dr. Bridget McMaster, ND

    “focus on yourself” Hi Georgian Bay News!  I am Dr. Bridget,...

    9 Thirty Six shares: Here are 9 great fitness events and activities to kickstart the new year!

    936 suggests: Walking Works Wonders... PLEASE REMEMBER that 9 Thirty...

    COLLINGWOOD OPP INVESTIGATE FATAL COLLISION INVOLVING CYCLIST

    (Town of the Blue Mountains, ON) - Members of the...

    THREAT TO LOCAL SCHOOL RESULTS IN MULTIPLE WEAPONS CHARGES

    Charges Upgraded (CLEARVIEW TOWNSHIP, ON) - Police have upgraded charges against...

    Shipping Container Farming is the Future!

    Shannon O'Malley discovered hydroponics when she relocated from Pennsylvania...

    Premiere Regional Event | Stonebridge Wasaga Beach Blues Festival

    Stonebridge Wasaga Beach Blues Festival is an annual music...

    Why there’s a lack of competition in Canada | The Current

    From groceries to air travel to phone providers, many...

    Mike Malloy shares “Elon Musk Is Taking Over”.

    Elon Musk is rapidly consolidating control over large swaths...

    Shania Twang: A Tribute to Shania Twain | Side Launch Brewing Company

    We will be transforming the Side Launch parking lot...

    Celebrating Culture and Community: And Then Came Carnival North

    Carnival North Brings Caribbean Vibes to Simcoe County For my...

    Town Announces Winners of 2025 Volunteer Recognition Awards

    The Town of The Blue Mountains is excited to...

    Former Facebook executive exposes tech giant’s alarming failings | 60 Minutes Australia

    Sarah Wynn-Williams reveals the secrets about the upper management...

    Rosie’s Smokehouse Deluxe Fires Up The Collingwood Festival for Canada

    The Town of Collingwood presents Rosie's Smokehouse Deluxe Live...

    VIDEO | Hunter Johnson avenges Worlds defeat, downs Staksrud for men’s singles gold.

    Watch the Men's Singles Championship match: (1) Federico Staksrud...