Fraudulent e-transfer text messages impersonate major Canadian banks
Ottawa, Ontario
- Reported by
- Ottawa Police Service
- Published
- 8 days ago
Ottawa Police Service warns of fraudulent e-transfer requests circulating via text message impersonating major Canadian banks. Victims are tricked into auto-depositing funds to fraudster accounts. Contact your bank immediately if you receive an unexpected e-transfer request.
Source: Ottawa Police Service (opens in a new tab)
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