OTTAWA – The CRTC said Wednesday it has been alerted some people claiming to represent the CRTC are making telephone calls to Canadians and informing them that their computers are potentially at risk.
The caller then asks to remotely connect to the computer to scan for and remove any viruses.
These callers are not CRTC employees, says the Commission, which has placed a new page on its web site to warn people. “Canadians should never grant remote access to their computers or give their passwords to someone who has called them claiming to represent a government organization,” it says.
These calls are likely phishing scams that could result in identity theft and fraud. For tips on cyber safety, people can visit Get Cyber Safe.
