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AUPE members are reporting scam emails from people pretending to be Local Chairs or otherwise representing AUPE. Many of the scam emails ask members to purchase gift cards.
AUPE will never ask you to purchase gift cards.
If you have received an email like this, please do not respond or share your personal or financial information with the sender.
Scam emails and text messages are getting harder to spot, but it’s important to stay informed and look for warning signs.
How to spot and report a suspicious email or text message:
Scam emails often:
- Demand immediate payment
- Use aggressive or threatening language
- Ask for personal or financial information
- Contain a prize-related scam, where you must pay a fee before receiving winnings
To report a scam:
- Report and block the sender on your device (phone/email)
- Contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre toll free at 1-888-495-8501 or visit https://antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/report-signalez-eng.htm
- Visit the Government of Canada’s Get Cyber Safe website for more information