Northern Alberta resident loses $60,000 in TD Bank scam, RCMP investigates with US agencies.

A Northern Alberta resident lost $60,000 in a sophisticated bank scam involving a fake fraud alert on their laptop. The scammer, impersonating a TD Bank representative, gained the victim's trust by knowing personal banking details and sent a fake ID. The victim was deceived into transferring money to an unknown U.S. bank account. The RCMP is investigating the case in collaboration with U.S. agencies and advises vigilance against unsolicited communications to prevent fraud.

October 26, 2024
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