Nelson police say a resident was frauded nearly $10,000 in a bank scam.
The Nelson Police Department said in a Saturday report roundup that the victim was called by someone claiming to be a Royal Bank of Canada representative about suspicious activity on their account.
The resident was told to transfer $9,800 to a different account, which they thought was their own, only to later find out the money never appeared.
“These types of scams are unfortunately getting more common and more sophisticated,” said Special Constable Silk Edwards in a statement. “It’s important to learn about them and take steps to protect yourself.”
Police note scammers change their caller ID to make it look as though the call is coming from a legitimate source. They remind to double check numbers listed on official websites or to visit banks in person if in doubt.
