The Ontario government has issued a warning about scammers attempting to capitalize on the $200 rebate cheques being sent to qualifying residents of the province.
An alert appeared on the province’s “taxpayer rebate” webpage this week warning of scammers attempting to glean personal information from Ontarians via text, email, and phone.
“The Government of Ontario will only contact you directly in response to a question or query about the rebate you initiated,” the notice reads.
“It will not proactively contact you … to ask for personal information for example, Social Insurance Number (SIN), bank account information, health information, offer you money or a reward, or sign you up for a rebate program.”…