There are , but one in particular is raising concern locally and nationally right now.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, in an address from Ottawa this morning, March 26, said he鈥檚 鈥渟orry to say鈥� that there鈥檚 a text scam going on related to the federal government鈥檚 new emergency response benefit.

鈥淚 want to remind everyone that the government鈥檚 website is the best place to find reliable information on everything we are doing,鈥� Trudeau said.

Nanaimo RCMP, in a press release March 26, offered more information about the scam, which they say has surfaced in communities across Canada. They say the text indicates that the Emergency Relief Fund has deposited $1,375.50 into people鈥檚 bank accounts.

鈥淒o not respond. Ignore the text or delete it,鈥� RCMP said in the release. 鈥淎fterwards, take a few minutes and share this information with family and friends to ensure they do not fall prey to this scam.鈥�

Trudeau pointed citizens to for information about the government鈥檚 COVID-19 response.

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