The client was recruited by a company, via the Internet, to collect accounts receivable on their behalf. She would be sent cheques from Canadian companies to be deposited to her account. She would then wire 90 per cent of the amounts to designated third parties overseas, and keep 10 per cent as her collection fee.
The client woke up one morning to find his wallet missing. After an unsuccessful search, he called the bank to report the missing cards. In the meantime, the fraudster was able to make ABM cash withdrawals and debit purchases from the client's bank account totalling $3,437. For all of the disputed transactions, the client's Personal Identification Number (PIN) was entered correctly on the first attempt by the fraudster.
The client was shocked to discover that a cheque for $4,900 has been cleared through his account the previous month – and he didn't write it. He informed the bank immediately, which produced the original cheque. It was obvious that the signature was a forgery, and the client asked for the money back.
The client lived and worked overseas, but continued to use a Canadian bank account and her Canadian bank access card at ATMs. From overseas, she complained to her bank that a withdrawal for about $1,100 was made at a nearby ATM without her knowledge.
A customer advertised stereo equipment for sale on the Internet and was contacted by an overseas purchaser in Amsterdam, who agreed to buy it for $1,600.
For payment, the purchaser suggested that his American client, who owed him money, pay the customer $7,800 and the customer could then wire the $6,200 difference to the purchaser. A Canadian business associate of the purchaser would pick up the stereo equipment. The customer agreed to this proposal and asked to be paid with a certified cheque.
A couple decided to sell their house and buy one better suited to their needs. They contacted their bank and inquired about their financing options for their future house. They also asked about the effect an early discharge would have on their existing mortgage and were advised that an early discharge would result in the bank charging them a $4,000 prepayment fee.
An established merchant specializing in product sales through telemarketing decided to begin accepting credit card payments. His bank set up a merchant credit card account during a brief exchange over the phone and he was faxed documents to sign.
A client and his friend went to a night-club one evening after having several drinks at home. The client was intoxicated by the time they arrived at the club, but he ordered and paid for a round of drinks. He then left his wallet containing his bank debit card on the table while going to the washroom. When the client returned to the table he did not notice that his wallet was gone. Shortly afterwards, the client and his friend left.
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