[News](https://www.payments.ca/insights/news-research?field_article_type=24) # Spam Emails & Phishing Notice June 15, 2018 ***Published: June 15, 2018*** New emails using Payments Canada's name or brand are circulating to the Canadian public, inviting users to click a link in order to receive and accept an Interac e-transfer. Please know that **Payments Canada has no connection** to these emails and that they should be deleted right away. ### SAMPLE ![email_scam_example.png](/sites/default/files/email_scam_example.png) We wish to remind anyone who has received this message to **NOT** click or open any documents as these messages may contain viruses or result in a breach of privacy or fraudulent activity. Instead, please delete the email right away. If you have become a victim of this scam, please follow the six steps outlined by the [Royal Canadian Mounted Police](http://www.rcmp.gc.ca/scams-fraudes/index-eng.htm) (RCMP) Should you have any questions or further concerns please contact: [the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre ](http://www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/index-eng.htm) [Return to newsroom](https://www.payments.ca/insights/news-research) ## Keep reading [ ![placeholder.png](/sites/default/files/styles/article/public/placeholder.png?h=5dafd208&itok=qKDbzxAp) News October 1, 2026 ### Payments Canada welcomes six new members as expanded membership... Twenty-two new members have joined since 2025 regulatory changes — a necessary step for those seeking access to critical national payment infrastructure, including the forthcoming Real-Time Rail... ](https://www.payments.ca/payments-canada-welcomes-six-new-members-expanded-membership-eligibility-reaches-one-year-milestone)[Learn more](https://www.payments.ca/payments-canada-welcomes-six-new-members-expanded-membership-eligibility-reaches-one-year-milestone) [ ![placeholder.png](/sites/default/files/styles/article/public/placeholder.png?h=5dafd208&itok=qKDbzxAp) News September 25, 2026 ### Payments Canada names Stephan Orzechowski as Vice President... Payments Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephan Orzechowski as Vice President, Strategic Partnerships and Business Transformation. Stephan will lead strategic vendor partnerships... ](https://www.payments.ca/payments-canada-names-stephan-orzechowski-vice-president-strategic-partnerships-and-business)[Learn more](https://www.payments.ca/payments-canada-names-stephan-orzechowski-vice-president-strategic-partnerships-and-business) [ ![placeholder.png](/sites/default/files/styles/article/public/placeholder.png?h=5dafd208&itok=qKDbzxAp) News July 27, 2026 ### ACSS rule changes enhance payment system processes Updates provide expanded definitions and process efficiency Payments Canada has implemented a series of administrative and operational amendments to the Automated Clearing Settlement System (ACSS)... ](https://www.payments.ca/acss-rule-changes-enhance-payment-system-processes)[Learn more](https://www.payments.ca/acss-rule-changes-enhance-payment-system-processes)