NWPD warn of marketplace scams [Video]

Police in New Westminster are warning the public of e-transfer scams targeting marketplace users.

The call for caution comes after one resident was swindled out of $3,000 via an Interac scam, Dec. 12, said the New Westminster Police Department in a release Friday.

The online scams usually involve fake emails sending an Interac e-Transfer notification that looks as though it has been sent from a legitimate bank. The receiver is prompted to click a link within the email and enter their personal banking information.

Once the scammers obtain that information, they can then gain unauthorized access to the bank account, enabling them to withdraw large sums of money.

“We strongly recommend setting up Autodeposit to protect yourself,” said Sgt. Andrew Leaver in the release.

“With Autodeposit enabled, any Interac e-Transfer sent to your email address will go directly into your bank account, bypassing the need to click on email links.”

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