Nelson Police are warning residents to remain vigilant to scams after a person was defrauded of nearly $10,000 when a caller impersonated a representative from their bank.
The unknown caller told the victim that they were calling from RBC and that there had been suspicious activity on their account.
They convinced the victim to share their banking details and to transfer $9,800 to a different account, which the victim believed to be their own.
It was only later, when the money failed to appear in the second account, that the victim realized they had been scammed and contacted police.
“These types of scams are unfortunately getting more common and more sophisticated,” said Special Constable Edwards.
“It’s important to learn about them and take steps to protect yourself.”
Police say scammers can change caller ID to make it look like the call is coming from a legitimate source.
“When in doubt, hang up and call back on the phone number listed on the official website or visit the bank in person instead of doing transactions by phone. Never transfer money without being certain of where it is going.”
For more information on fraud and how to avoid it, contact the Nelson Police Department.
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