CAA Saskatchewan has received numerous phone calls and emails reporting a variety of scams. These fraudsters are targeting CAA Members and customers. There are fraudulent emails and/or phone calls regarding payment, donations, or award of a prize, that are being received by our valued Members and customers. This is a SCAM and was not sent or authorized by CAA. Below is a list of some of the scams.
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We’ve Prepared a Wonderful Surprise for all CAA Customers (Hey CAA Shopper) - soliciting your opinion through a quick two-minute survey to win an emergency car kit.
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Updating CAA Membership Terms and Conditions – please read and confirm – you must review and accept by May 31, 2025, to continue using CAA Saskatchewan services.
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Be Ready for the Unexpected (Hey CAA Shopper) - soliciting your opinion through a quick two-minute survey to win an emergency car kit.
If you receive a scam that is not on our list, please take a screenshot and email us at notify@caask.ca.
Follow us on the CAA Saskatchewan Facebook page for scam alerts and information.
What Should You Do?
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Do not click on any links or download attachments from the suspicious email.
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Do not reply or provide any personal or financial information.
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Report it as a scam in your email app.
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Delete the email immediately.
Here’s what you should do if you have clicked the link or fallen victim:
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If you have already interacted with the message, contact your financial institution or credit card provider immediately.
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Report the scam to your local police authorities, the Better Business Bureau, and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (1-888-495-8501).
Phishing Scams – What to Look For?
A phishing scam is a type of cyber attack where they pretend to be a legitimate organization to trick people into giving sensitive information like login credentials, credit card numbers, social insurance numbers, and/or bank account details. Phishing can happen via email, text messaging, phone calls or social media messages.
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When you hover your mouse over the email (without clicking) the email address is different that what is displayed.
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There is a generic greeting like “dear user”.
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There is a sense of urgency “act now” and they offer a prize for the action.
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There are spelling errors or bad grammar.
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The email address contains extra characters or punctuation - spoofed email such as example@caa.sk.1.com.
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They ask for sensitive information.
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They have unexpected attachments or links. When in DOUBT don’t click the link and contact us at 1-800-564-6222 or notify@caask.ca.
Creating a Strong Password
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Use a pass phrase 12-16 characters long and use a combination of lower and uppercase letters, numbers, and characters.
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Do not use common words, phrases, or patterns.
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Use a different password for each online account.
Stay safe and be cyber aware.
We’ve created a FREE online training module if you would like to learn more.
CAA Member Security Awareness – KnowBe4
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