Fraud Friday: Scam phone calls claiming to come from your personal bank

September 11, 2026

The Thunder Bay Police Service is warning residents about a recent scam that has been reported.


Officers with the Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) Patrol Support Callback Unit (PSCU) received a report on August 26, 2026, regarding a scam caller claiming to be from a resident’s personal bank seeking additional information.


If you receive a call from someone claiming to be from the bank you use, hang up immediately and contact your bank directly using the contact number on the back of the card.


Do not speak to the caller or provide any personal or account information. 


Report suspicious activity to the Thunder Bay Police Service.


If you have lost money or disclosed personal or financial information, contact your financial institution immediately and report the incident to police and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (https://antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/index-eng.htm).

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