Work-from-home group text scam making its rounds in Ontario [Video]

For those facing financial uncertainty or recovering from layoffs, an unsolicited job offer may seem like the perfect sign. But these offers often come with strings attached, especially when they originate from unknown numbers promising high earnings for minimal effort.

In the latest example, fraudsters are targeting Ontario residents through group text messages, adding multiple phone numbers to create a false sense of urgency and legitimacy. This tactic pressures recipients to act quickly, thinking others are also being offered the same opportunity.

In this specific message, the scammer, posing as “Mary,” claims to be recruiting remote, part-time workers for a flexible work-from-home position.

According to the message, this role can allegedly earn someone between 170 USD and 1,260 USD per hour. That translates to a whopping $230 to over $1,700 Canadian dollars per hour, an unrealistic promise designed to hook those in need of quick cash. A WhatsApp link is …