Saskatchewan Federation of Police Officers 93 Fraud Cent$ Toolkit for Seniors Helping Seniors Avoid Fraud PHONY BANK INSPECTOR The phony bank inspector approaches a customer just outside the banking location or on the telephone and asks for help in catching a bank teller who he/she suspects is replacing real money with counterfeit money. When the customer offers to help, the phony bank inspector asks the customer to withdraw a large amount of money and bring it to him/her so that he/she can check if the money is counterfeit. When the customer returns with money, the phony bank inspector checks the money, determines that it is counterfeit, and seizes it as evidence. The phony bank inspector guarantees that the bank will reimburse the customer and give them a small reward for catching the teller. What You Can Do About the Phony Bank Inspector You should never withdraw money to give to someone on the street or to give to someone who calls and claims to be a bank inspector. Bank inspectors will not elicit your help in catching a bank teller—they will involve the police or other security personnel. If you suspect fraud, report it to PhoneBusters. If you are a victim, contact the local police (if applicable) or the local detachment of the RCMP. SWEEPSTAKES FRAUD The consumer enters a fake sweepstakes contest through the mail. Within two to four weeks, the consumer receives a call from a fraudulent telemarketer usually identifying themselves as a lawyer, judge, customs agent, or other official and acting as an agent for a particular company. The consumer is told that they have won a large cash award but money must be sent up front for taxes, etc. Note: This can also be a scam when people send money to get their prize and the prize is less of a value than they expected. What You Can Do About Sweepstakes Fraud Shred any part of the sweepstakes contest information that has your name and address on it and do not respond to the contest. Report the sweepstakes fraud to PhoneBusters. If you are a victim, contact the local police (if applicable) or the local detachment of the RCMP. SWEEPSTAKES PRIZE
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