Fraudulent MAMU Fair form: stay alert.
A fraudulent form is circulating in the FNHRDCQ’s name. Here is how to recognize this fraud attempt and protect your information.
Have you received a form about the MAMU Fair? Before responding, check where it came from. A request using the FNHRDCQ’s name may seem credible even if it was not sent by our team.
A fraudulent form is circulating.
What you need to knowA fraudulent form related to the MAMU Fair is circulating in the name of the First Nations Human Resources Development Commission of Quebec (FNHRDCQ). It uses our organization’s name to make a fraudulent message appear official.
The email address info.cdrhpnqca@gmail.com is associated with this fraud attempt. If you receive a message from this address, do not act on the request or share any information.
The FNHRDCQ’s name, its logo or a reference to the MAMU Fair does not confirm that a message is authentic. These elements can be used without authorization.
Take the time to verify.
Before you clickBefore opening a link or completing a form, read the sender’s full email address. A familiar display name can hide an address that does not belong to the organization.
The FNHRDCQ’s professional email addresses use the @cdrhpnq.qc.ca domain. A Gmail address that includes our name is not an official address. Even when an address looks correct, verify any unusual request through another channel.
Watch for urgent requests, unexpected payments and requests for information without a clear explanation. A message that pressures you to act quickly deserves an additional check.
Avoid using a phone number or contact details provided only in the suspicious message. Do not reply to the message to ask whether it is authentic.
Have you already responded?
Next stepsIf you completed the form or replied to the message, stop communicating with the sender. Keep a copy of the email, the sender’s address, the form’s link and any confirmation you received. These details can help you explain what happened when you report the incident.
If you shared a password, change it on the service’s legitimate website. Change it on any other accounts where you use the same password, and enable two-factor authentication when available.
If you shared banking information or made a payment, contact your financial institution promptly using its official contact information. Explain what happened so it can advise you on the steps appropriate to your situation.
The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre
Visit the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre for resources and instructions on reporting fraud or attempted fraud.
You can also notify the FNHRDCQ through its official contact information so our team is aware of the message you received. Avoid sharing sensitive information again in your report.
Find reliable information.
MAMU Fair · Official channelsFor information about the MAMU Fair, start with updates published through the FNHRDCQ’s official channels. Check participation details with our team before responding to an unusual request.
A label such as “Official communication” in an email does not, on its own, guarantee authenticity. The sender’s address, the destination of the links and confirmation from the organization remain essential.
Share this notice.
Protecting our communitiesSharing this notice with your colleagues, partners and those around you helps prevent further fraudulent requests made in the FNHRDCQ’s name.
Share this notice rather than the fraudulent form. If you share a screenshot of the suspicious message, hide any personal information and avoid including a clickable link to the form.
