The Alberta government is warning people about a text scam where messages claiming to be from the province invite Albertans to register for affordability payments.
One scam asks people to click on a link to register for automatic bank payments.
The government says it will never text or make unsolicited calls to ask for personal information.
“Users should never click on links or provide personal or banking information to text messages or emails,” said Nate Glubish, minister of Technology and Innovation, in a news release.
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An online portal opened Wednesday morning for eligible parents and seniors to apply for the support.
Those who qualify can receive up to $600 over six months.
Families with household incomes below $180,000 are eligible to receive $100 per month for six months for each dependent child under 18. Seniors 65 or older who have household incomes below $180,000 and who do not receive the Alberta Seniors…
