AMA warns clients of text messaging scam

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By Toula Mazloum

Posted Jun 28, 2022 2:06 pm.

Last Updated Jun 28, 2022 2:12 pm.

The Alberta Motor Association (AMA) is warning about a scam targetting its customers.

The AMA says it’s gotten several calls about the scam, which comes in the form of a text message, asking recipients to give out personal information, make a payment, or get a refund by clicking a link.

The Association stresses that you should not click the link if you get one of these messages, as the texts are from fraudsters pretending to be the AMA.

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“Please know that we will never ask a client to click a link to make a payment, receive a refund, or provide personal information of any kind.” said the AMA in a release on Tuesday. “If you receive one of these messages, the best thing you can do is to report it as a spam, and please – do not click the link.”

If you think you’ve been victimized by scammers, you can report to the Canadian Anti Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501.

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