Authorities are warning Canadians about fraudulent Facebook pages offering deeply discounted transit passes. The scheme is part of a global scam operation targeting commuters with false promises of savings.
Fraudulent Facebook pages promoting cheap public transit passes have been identified as part of a global scam network, according to Canadian authorities.
The scam lures users with ads offering major discounts on monthly and annual passes. Victims who attempt to purchase the passes are instead providing personal and financial information to scammers, with no legitimate passes ever delivered.
Officials stress that transit agencies in Canada do not sell passes through random Facebook pages. Commuters are urged to purchase tickets only through official channels to avoid falling victim. Reports of the scam are being monitored by both Canadian consumer protection agencies and international cybercrime units.
