Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) yesterday alerted residents of a new bank scam where victims are asked to move their money into a “safe account”.
Scam Alert: Investigators have seen an increase in bank investigation, said a DRPS tweet.
It said someone will call posing as a bank employee advising your account has been compromised by another bank employee, and will ask you to move your money to safe account. This is a scam.
The Modus Operandi
- Scammer acts as a bank investigator,
- Advises bank account has been compromised by another bank employee, prompting an internal investigation,
- Provides fake employee ID \to prove validity,
- Scammer advises money needs to be protected and moved to a secure account,
- Scammer offers to move money by accessing computer remotely so as not to compromise the banks investigation.
Police said if something seems too good to be true or if you feel at all intimidated calls someone you trust.
If you are a victim of a fraud report it to police at 888-579-1520
Whenever you’re in doubt phone a friend.
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