The Peterborough Police Service has issued a public warning about a phishing scam that has surfaced in the community over the past week.
Victims of the scam report receiving threatening emails claiming their online activity has been monitored. The sender threatens to disclose this information to the victim’s contacts unless a payment is made to a specified cryptocurrency account.
Authorities emphasize the importance of vigilance in dealing with suspicious emails. Phishing scams typically involve sending mass emails in the hope that some recipients will comply with the demands or follow instructions without verifying their legitimacy.
The police advise residents to avoid opening emails from unknown sources, refrain from clicking on any links, and delete such messages if they appear suspicious.
Anyone who encounters such emails is urged to report them to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre or through the Peterborough Police Service’s online reporting portal.
Residents are reminded to exercise caution when dealing with unsolicited emails and to take proactive measures to protect themselves from online fraud.
