Bank Hands Over $10,000 To Scammer

(Ottawa) The Ottawa Police Service West District Investigations is asking for public assistance to identity a female suspect involved in a financial scam called “Phishing Scam”.

On October 29, 2013, the female suspect walked into two local banks, one in the 900 block of Smyth Road and the second in the 1300 block of Richmond Road where she identified herself as someone who had lost her bank card. The suspect was successful in withdrawing $10,000.00 from a victim’s bank account.

The female is described as a Caucasian female, in her early 30’s with shoulder length brown hair, wearing black toque and a black coat and was English speaking.

Anyone with information about the female suspect or these scams is asked to contact the Ottawa Police West District Investigations Detective Anh Dieu at 613-236-1222 ext. 2645 or Crime Stoppers at 613-233-8477 (TIPS) or toll free at 1-800-222-8477.

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