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RCMP, prime minister warn of text scam related to COVID-19 relief

Text message alerts about $,1375.50 deposits should be ignored or deleted, police say
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Nanaimo RCMP say a text scam related to COVID-19 emergency relief has surfaced in communities across Canada. (Photo submitted)

There are , but one in particular is raising concern locally and nationally right now.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, in an address from Ottawa this morning, March 26, said he害羞草研究所檚 害羞草研究所渟orry to say害羞草研究所 that there害羞草研究所檚 a text scam going on related to the federal government害羞草研究所檚 new emergency response benefit.

害羞草研究所淚 want to remind everyone that the government害羞草研究所檚 website is the best place to find reliable information on everything we are doing,害羞草研究所 Trudeau said.

Nanaimo RCMP, in a press release March 26, offered more information about the scam, which they say has surfaced in communities across Canada. They say the text indicates that the Emergency Relief Fund has deposited $1,375.50 into people害羞草研究所檚 bank accounts.

害羞草研究所淒o not respond. Ignore the text or delete it,害羞草研究所 RCMP said in the release. 害羞草研究所淎fterwards, take a few minutes and share this information with family and friends to ensure they do not fall prey to this scam.害羞草研究所

Trudeau pointed citizens to for information about the government害羞草研究所檚 COVID-19 response.

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