Good morning Prince Albert, and Happy Easter Monday.
We want to bring an important community safety update to your attention.
There has been a noticeable increase in scam calls, phishing emails, and fraudulent messages targeting individuals and businesses across our region.
These scams are becoming more sophisticated—often appearing to come from trusted institutions like BMO Bank of Montreal or other legitimate organizations.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Scammers may:
- Spoof phone numbers (caller ID looks real)
- Send emails that look official
- Request urgent action to create panic
- Ask for sensitive information (banking, passwords, verification codes)
PROTECT YOURSELF – FOLLOW THE “STOP, CALL, VERIFY” RULE
STOP
- Do NOT click links
- Do NOT share personal or financial information
- Do NOT act on pressure or urgency
CALL
- Contact your bank directly using a trusted number
- Use the number on the back of your debit/credit card
- Or visit the official website (e.g., BMO.com)
VERIFY
- Confirm if the request is legitimate before taking action
- If unsure, speak to a trusted advisor or your bank representative
REMEMBER
If you receive:
- An unexpected phone call
- A suspicious text or email
- A request for screen sharing or login details
End the conversation immediately.
Do NOT engage.
Even if it looks real—it could be fake.
LIONS SECURITY PROFESSIONAL ADVISORY
At Lions Security Incorporated, we are seeing an increase in social engineering tactics—where criminals manipulate individuals into giving away information.
This is no longer just a “tech issue”—
It is a real security threat affecting businesses and the community daily.
COMMUNITY FIRST
If you are unsure about any message or call:
✔ Speak to your bank directly
✔ Reach out to a trusted professional
✔ Report suspicious activity
It is always better to verify than to recover from fraud.
FINAL WORD
Scammers rely on speed, fear, and confusion.
Your best defense is awareness, patience, and verification.
STAY ALERT. STAY SAFE. PROTECT YOUR INFORMATION.
– Lions Security Incorporated
Protecting Properties. Protecting Lives.