Delivery scams surge in Canada amid postal strike and holiday shopping rush.

Delivery scams are surging in Canada due to the ongoing Canada Post strike and the holiday shopping season. Scams include phishing emails and deepfake phone calls, with Equifax Canada's Octavia Howell noting a significant increase. Canada Post warns against unsolicited delivery messages and advises checking for signs of fraud like poor grammar or mismatched tracking numbers. The Better Business Bureau and Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre urge vigilance and verification of delivery services.

December 02, 2024
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