3 scams making the rounds in Ontario in May 2025 [Video]

Fraudsters are shifting tactics once again with a new wave of schemes targeting Ontario residents through email, text messages and door-to-door visits.

Here are three scams circulating in Ontario this month:

A phishing email is circulating that falsely claims to be from Google, warning Gmail users that their account will be deactivated unless they verify their information.

The message includes branding to resemble official Google communication and directs users to a fake login page. Victims who enter their information may unknowingly hand over their passwords and give scammers access to personal data.

The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre says phishing emails like these are designed to steal credentials and compromise linked accounts, including financial services and cloud storage.

What you should do:

• Do not click on suspicious links
• Never enter login details outside of Google’s official sign-in page
• Use Gmail’s “Report phishing” function to flag suspicious messages
• Consider enabling two-step verification for added security

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