Another well meaning senior has been duped out of a large sum of money by con artists.
WATERFORD - Another senior has been duped out of a large sum of money by a scammer.
On January 31st a senior received a call from a man claiming to be a bank manager. The caller said they were trying to catch a teller who had been stealing money from accounts, and the bank needed the senior's help. The grifter told the senior to go to the bank and withdraw money, put that money in an envelope, and tell no one.
When the senior returned home the scammer called back to say a 'manager' would be at the house soon to collect the money. When a man posing as the manager arrived the senior turned over $5,000.
The suspect is described as a white man in his fifties with a medium build; he was clean shaven and well dressed.
A concerned resident told Norfolk OPP about the encounter yesterday morning.
The OPP stress this is a scam.
Banks will never ask customers to help in an undercover investigation or ask you to withdraw funds. If you do need to withdraw a large sum of money for a legitimate purpose you are encouraged to take out a bank draft or money order to ensure only the intended recipient is able to access the money. Criminals won't accept this form of payment because it creates a paper trail and can be used by investigators.

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