TalkScams Team — educational discussion
Bank investigator says to move funds into a safe account — warning signs and safety checks
TalkScams Team discussion starter — an educational scam scenario, not a victim account.
What is the scam pattern?
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.
Warning signs to recognize
1. The supposed bank employee insists on a secret protective transfer.
2. The contact creates urgency and asks you to use its link or callback number
How to check or protect yourself
1. Hang up and contact your bank using a previously verified number.
2. Report and delete unwanted texts; preserve evidence if funds or data were exposed
Discuss with the community
How would you contact the real organization without using the message or caller’s link?
Original government advisory: https://centreantifraude-antifraudcentre.ca/features-vedette/2026/07/impersonation-arnaqueurs-eng.htm