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Bank investigator says to move funds into a safe account
A caller can pretend to investigate suspicious transactions and instruct the account holder to transfer savings for protection. In reality the destination may be controlled by the caller.
Source: Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre · Original advisory date: 2026-07-02
This summary is not a firsthand report or an endorsement or partnership by the source.
Warning signs to recognize
- The supposed bank employee insists on a secret protective transfer.
- The contact creates urgency and asks you to use its link or callback number
How to check or protect yourself
- Hang up and contact your bank using a previously verified number.
- Report and delete unwanted texts; preserve evidence if funds or data were exposed