LATEST ONLINE SCAM:
The Police are warning the public about a recent rise in e-transfer scams on websites like Facebook marketplace.
There are scammers that look like real accounts that are targeting buyers on platforms like Kijiji and Facebook Marketplace. This is where a buyer sends an email that looks like a legitimate e-transfer. When the seller clicks the link to accept the payment, they are taken to a fake website designed to look like their bank’s site. After entering their login details, the scammers steal their information and gain access to their bank account. So far this month, victims have lost over $6,700 to this scam. My sister being one of them, by the way. It’s a nightmare having to then focus all your energy on changing your information.
The transfer website had ONE LETTER that was different. CHECK EVERYTHING AND BE SAFE. – Lisa