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As digital banking becomes more popular, those prowling that space for victims are also becoming more common.
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On Wednesday, Manitoba RCMP warned the public that interac e-transfer scams are becoming more prevalent.
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Police said that in these instances, the victim receives an email which appears to be from someone trying to send them an Interac e-transfer.
“At first glance it appears legitimate and when the victim clicks on the link and enters in their banking credentials, the scammers are able to steal the banking login information,” RCMP said in a release. “This gives the scammers access to the account which allows them to withdraw large sums of money.
“Scammers are becoming more and more sophisticated, so extra caution is needed before you accept an e-transfer.”
RCMP offered these tips on what to look out for:
– If you are not expecting any money don’t click on links and try to deposit money
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– Check the email closely, even though it may be personally addressed it does not mean it is legitimate
– Use Interac e-Transfer Autodeposit. If you have Autodeposit set up, Interac e-Transfer transactions sent to your email address will automatically be deposited into your bank account, Autodeposit is the secure way to accept Interac e-Transfer
– Create strong passwords
– Be conscious about what you share online, including personal information that hackers can use to access your accounts
Police said that if you’ve been defrauded contact local police.
Information on protecting yourself from frauds and scams can be found on the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre website.
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