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If you think your mail is being stolen or redirected, contact Canada Post’s customer service department at 1-866-607-6301 or [http://www.canadapost.ca www.canadapost.ca]. | If you think your mail is being stolen or redirected, contact Canada Post’s customer service department at 1-866-607-6301 or [http://www.canadapost.ca www.canadapost.ca]. | ||
==Step 6 | ==Step 6. Protect your devices== | ||
If you used your computer or cellphone to communicate with a scam operator, or your device was infected by a scam, take your device to a professional to have it checked. Make sure you have up-to-date software to prevent '''spam''', '''viruses''', and '''spyware'''. | If you used your computer or cellphone to communicate with a scam operator, or your device was infected by a scam, take your device to a professional to have it checked. Make sure you have up-to-date software to prevent '''spam''', '''viruses''', and '''spyware'''. | ||
