(CITY OF TEMISKAMING SHORES, ON) The Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding residents about personal banking scams.
The Temiskaming OPP were contacted regarding a scam involving a person falsely identifying themselves as a bank manager on July 16, 2014. The suspect told the senior that someone had taken $5000 from their bank account. Currently, their bank is conducting an internal investigation regarding skimming money from clients’ accounts. They need assistance to catch the person responsible. The suspect then requested the client to withdraw a large sum of money from their account. They advised that they will be on camera and it is very important to keep this confidential. Do not tell anyone they are assisting the bank with this investigation as they do not want the suspect to become aware. The suspect was polite and not pushy. He told the client she did not have to participate but they really needed her help. The suspect requested the clients description and advised that they should take a taxi to do the transaction in which they will be reimbursed upon delivery of the money.
Due to the diligence and suspicion of the resident, no money was withdrawn and police were notified.
The OPP has seen numerous calls such as this in the province and are requesting that people verify callers before falling victim to these scams. Contact businesses to verify information, if the information cannot be verified then do not fall victim to these requests.