Recovery pitch

If you've been a victim of a scam, scammers may target you again with a promise to get your money back.

Scammers will use a number of tactics to steal your financial information or convince you to send money.

Watch out for the following situations that have been reported to the CAFC:

• A previous victim of a tech support scam, who paid scammers a fee to remove an online threat, may get a call from "the company" and told that it's filing for bankruptcy and offering a refund on their services. They ask for access to your computer and for you to sign in to your online banking.
• You get an email claiming to be from a recognized company. The email asks you to call a phone number because "your payment couldn't be processed".
• You are contacted by someone claiming to be from a government department or law enforcement agency. They may ask for your help with a "sting" operation to take down scammers who stole your money.
• You are contacted by someone that says they have recovered your lost funds but to get them back you need to pay an advance fee.

Tips:

• Never be afraid to hang up the phone
• Never allow an unknown person to gain remote access to your computer/device
• Always have your computer/device serviced by a reputable local business
• Never pay an advance fee to obtain a refund

CANADIAN ANTI-FRAUD CENTRE

Division RCMP Headquarters 130 Dufferin Ave, 5th Floor London ON N6A 5R2

Fraud: Recognise Reject Report

Dear, [Victim Name]

I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to inform you about the upcoming final documentation visit schedule for December 8th at approximately 2 PM, which will be conducted by the Canadian Anti Fraud Centre (CAFC) in collaboration with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and the Bell Canada Security Team.

We are delighted to share the news that, in recognition of your invaluable assistance to the Canadian Anti Fraud Centre and the Royal Canadian Mountain Police, you have been awarded a sum of 5 thousand Canadian dollars.

Your continued cooperation and adherence to the instructions provided by the Canadian Anti Fraud Centre until December 8th are greatly appreciated. We want to reassure you that the approximately 4000 Canadian dollars you have deposited in support of the investigation will contribute significantly to undercovering the perpetrators, and you are also requested to deposit more 5 thousand Canadian dollars before 8th of December as because on 8th December we will close this case and the hackers will be behind the bars for sure. On December 8th, you can expect to witness the apprehension of the hackers, and rest assured that all your funds will be returned.

We sincerely appreciate your unwavering cooperation and assistance throughout this process.

Thank you.

Warm regards,

[Suspect Name]

[INSPECTOR IN CHARGE]

[CYBER CRIME DEPARTMENT ( CAFC) ]

CANADIAN ANTI FRAUD CENTRE

18,NORTH BAY ONTARIO

Subject: Notification of Identify Theft and Ongoing Investigation.

We'd like to update you that the investigation has commenced. As a point of reference, $1950 CAD in Bitcoin was previously deposited in support of the investigation. Today, an additional $5000 has been deposited for further progress. Rest assured, any expenses incurred during this investigative process are the responsibility of the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre. We appreciate your cooperation.

Thank you,
[Your Name/Organization]

SUSPECT NAME
[INSPECTOR INCHARGE]
Canadian Anti Fraud Center.
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WEBSITE: www.antifraudcentre.gov.ca

Date modified:

2023-12-15