Coates is one of several Canadians who say they recently received a phishing text about a milk class-action settlement. But unlike the bread scam, there isn't currently an actual, specific "Canadian Milk Class Action." The closest resemblance may be a recent $6.5-million settlement for Canadians who bought or drank recalled plant-based milk linked to a listeria outbreak. Just like the milk scam, those texts urge victims to click a link and hand over credit card information. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementCBC News has viewed screen shots of four different phishing texts claiming to be about a milk class action.

Source: CBC News April 02, 2026 08:20 UTC