Peacekeepers warn of texting scam from CRA

11/17/2022

Forwarded on behalf of the Kahnawake Peacekeepers

The Kahnawake Peacekeepers have been receiving reports of a possible scam from several community members.

According to the complainants, some residents have received a text message from what appears to be the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) offering an anti-inflation benefit. The text message (see sample below) has the recipients name as well as their correct date of birth and social insurance number. There is also a link to a website in the message. It is not certain how the suspects obtained their target�s personal information.

Community members are being reminded not to click on any unsolicited links, whether in the form of a text message or an email.

If any other community members receive similar messages, please contact Cst. Michael Stacey at Michael.Stacey@kmpk.ca  or by phone at 450-632-6505, to begin taking steps to secure your  identity. 

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For further information on this announcement, contact:
Constable Kyle Zachary #091 at 450-632-6505.