Daryl G

⚠ SCAM ALERT ⚠ We are continuing to receive reports of a recent scam targeting victims for their debit cards. 💳 In many instances, the scammer will call the victim & pretend to be an employee from their bank or financial institution & state that the victim’s debit card has been compromised. In order to remedy the issue, the suspect offers to send a courier to pick up the old card on behalf of the bank & promises that a new one will arrive in the next few days. The victim provides their address & a courier or delivery driver will then attend the victim’s residence, collect the card & often ask for the PIN. Once the PIN is obtained, the suspect will access the victim’s funds by either withdrawing a large amount of money or purchasing items using the card. When the suspect contacts the victim, they are using phone numbers that appear to be coming from the bank, but the calls are not originating from those businesses. If you receive this type of call, hangup & do not engage with the person on the other end. If you are concerned about your financial accounts having been compromised, phone your bank with a number you have verified is legitimate, connect with them through their secure app, or visit them in-person. Do not allow individuals to send a courier to pick up your bank card. 📞 Anyone who has suffered a financial loss or who has had their personal information compromised because of fraud can report it to the CPS by contacting the non-emergency line at 403-266-1234. 📣 If you have received a fraudulent text message, email or phone call but have not sustained a financial loss, please report it to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.