The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) are warning the public about an ongoing phishing scam impersonating the RCMP.

Unsolicited RCMP 鈥渄elivery notices鈥� are sent via text messages. The messages inform recipients that the RCMP was unable to deliver court documents and ask to reschedule to avoid missing a court date. These messages contain a link to an unofficial and fraudulent RCMP website to 鈥渞eschedule the delivery鈥�.

This is a scam! The RCMP does not issue notices by text messages and the official RCMP home page is: .

If you receive such a message, do not click the links - delete the text immediately. If you clicked on a link or provided personal details via the fraudulent website, contact your financial institution immediately and report it to your local police service and the CAFC.

How to protect yourself

- Don鈥檛 click on links or download attachments in unsolicited text messages or emails

- Never send your personal, credit card or banking details in response to unsolicited messages, and do not enter those details on any website if you are not certain the site is genuine

- Always take a moment to verify the source of messages received

The RCMP will never ask:

- to transfer money or make a payment

- for remote access to your computer

- personal information, including your name, date of birth, phone number, email, address or banking details via text message