The Kahnawake Peacekeepers are alerting the community about a text messaging scam designed to fraudulently obtain e-transfers from unsuspecting victims.
On Wednesday, July 3rd, a local female reported receiving text messages from an unfamiliar number. The messages were crafted to appear as though they were from her daughter, who was allegedly using a work device due to her own cell phone having water damage. The messages requested money to pay bills and instructed the victim to send an e-transfer to the email address Billpay200@yahoo .com.
The Peacekeepers are reminding the community not to provide any private information through unsolicited emails, text messages, or phone calls.
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For further information on this announcement, contact:
Constable Kyle Zachary #091 at 450-632-6505.
