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1. stories.td.com › ca › enHow does the bank investigator scam work? | TD Stories

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   This particular scam is often known as the "Bank Investigator Scam," and it is one of a number of scams that are designed to take advantage of the good nature of Canadians. While the details of the bank investigator scam can take many forms, typically the end goal of the fraudster is to get the victim to wire money or purchase gift cards and send the funds to the fraudster.

2. ottawa.ctvnews.ca › bank-investigator-fraudScams: Police warn of 'bank investigator' fraud in eastern ...

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   Aug 24, 2024 · The "bank investigator" scam involves someone calling and claiming to be from a bank, the police, or an online retailer, asking the target's help with an "ongoing investigation" into a breach of ...

3. toronto.ctvnews.ca › ont-woman-warns-others-afterThe 'bank investigator' scam: what is it? | CTV News

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   Mar 11, 2024 · The bank investigator scam has also taken place in Ottawa where there are more victims. “I don't think they are being fair with me, I worked for the bank for 40 years," Feng said.

4. antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca › scamsBank investigator - Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre

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   Bank investigator fraud can have many variations such as a fraudster calls you to ask for your help to catch a bank employee who has been stealing money or claims to be helping you resolve suspicious transactions on your bank account. Dial *72

5. www.winnipeg.ca › news › 2024/03/20-beware-bankBeware the ‘bank investigator’ scam | City of Winnipeg

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   Mar 20, 2024 · One classic scheme is known as the ‘bank investigator scam’. Though the premise of this scam has been around for a long time, the technology used to extract funds and convince the victim to act on the demands of the fraudster have become even more sophisticated, owing to the use of texts and emails, cryptocurrencies, and social engineering.

6. www.winnipegfreepress.com › our-communities › columnBeware the ‘bank investigator’ scam – Our Communities

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   Mar 20, 2024 · One classic scheme is known as the ‘bank investigator scam’. Though the premise of this scam has been around for a long time, the technology used to extract funds and convince the victim to ...

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   What is a bank investigator scam?

   • While the details of the bank investigator scam can take many forms, typically the end goal of the fraudster is to get the victim to wire money or purchase gift cards and send the funds to the fraudster.

   How does the bank investigator scam work? | TD Stories

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   How does a bank scam work?

   • Some scams involve the fraudster talking the victim into sending wire transfers or gift cards. In an effort to get access to a victim's money with as little intervention as possible, fraudsters will sometimes instruct the victim not to tell branch staff why they are withdrawing or wiring the money.

   TD fraud prevention: Things your bank would never ask you

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   Are bank investigator scams a tarnished reputation?

   • The bank investigator scam has also taken place in Ottawa where there are more victims. “I don't think they are being fair with me, I worked for the bank for 40 years," Feng said. Claudiu Popa is a cyber security expert and said banks have a tarnished reputation because of the way they deal with customers who have been victims of scams.

   The 'bank investigator' scam: what is it? | CTV News - CTV News Toronto

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   When do 'bank investigators' call?

   • The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre says calls from "bank investigator" fraudsters tend to happen early in the morning when a victim is still sleeping or not alert. If you were a victim of this or any other type of scam, even if you didn't lose any money, you can report it to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre online.

   Scams: Police warn of 'bank investigator' fraud in eastern Ontario

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   What is a bank fraud scam?

   • Impersonation of Bank Employee or Law Enforcement Typically, the scam takes place when the victim receives a phone call from a fraudster posing as an employee of the fraud department at a bank.

   How does the bank investigator scam work? | TD Stories

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   Should you give out your personal information to a bank investigator?

   • Never give out your personal information, hang up and call back at a number you find yourself. An Ontario woman who worked at the Bank of Montreal (BMO) for decades is warning others to be aware of the “bank investigator” scam after she lost more than $17,000.

   The 'bank investigator' scam: what is it? | CTV News - CTV News Toronto

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8. stories.td.com › ca › enTD fraud prevention: Things your bank would never ask you

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   One of the more common scams is known as the "Bank Investigator Scam" which typically involves the victim receiving a phone call from a fraudster posing as an employee of the fraud department at a bank. In the case of this scam, the fraudster often provides a fraudulent name and 'employee number' and tells the victim either that their accounts ...