#Banking #Fraud #CustomerSafety #TDCanada
Hey there, have you ever had a less-than-ideal experience when calling a bank’s customer service line? 📞 Well, one user recently shared their cautionary tale about encountering potential fraudsters while trying to resolve an issue with TD Canada’s US banking line. And trust me, it’s a situation you’ll want to avoid!
Here’s a quick rundown of what happened and some key takeaways:
– The user shared that they unknowingly provided their full card information to someone claiming to be from TD’s internal team, which led to fraudulent charges.
– The incident served as a reminder to never divulge your complete card details, even to supposed bank representatives.
– The user advised against calling the Canada to US banking line, as active fraudsters may be operating there.
So, how can you protect yourself from falling into a similar trap? Here are some quick tips:
– Always verify the identity of the person you are speaking to, especially when sharing sensitive information.
– Ask your bank about their verification procedures to ensure you are dealing with a legitimate representative.
– Be cautious when providing personal or financial details over the phone, even if the caller appears to be from a trusted institution.
Stay safe and stay vigilant, folks! Have you had any similar experiences or have tips to share on avoiding fraud scams? Share your thoughts below! 👇🏼 Let’s help each other stay informed and protected in the world of online banking. #StaySafe #ProtectYourself #OnlineBankingSafety
Never trust someone who is looking to give money to a perfect stranger
No one ever, at any time ever gives money to a perfect stranger.
What number did you call?
Did you call TD yourself using the number on the back of your debit/credit card, *or*
did you receive a call from someone claiming to be from TD saying that your card was compromised, then you gave them your card info?
Criminals are actively pretending to work for banks, Canada Revenue Agency, utilities companies, etc to obtain information and scam people.
The safe thing to do if you’re contacted out of the blue from someone claiming your account with a bank/CRA/utility company, etc is compromised, is to:
* Hang up.
* Contact the bank/CRA/utility company, etc yourself using their official customer service number.
If it was legit you’ll be directed to the appropriate department. If it’s not, you’ll have avoided getting scammed.
there’s no way this happened the way OP is saying
What kind of card information did you give that they couldn’t see or use on their side to defraud you? Can you explain this part a bit more?
something doesn’t make sense with this post. There’s no way you called the correct number on the back of the card and got scammed.
What was the issue you were calling about in the first place?
considering the quality and locality of talent being hired by bank call centres, it is honestly inevitable that information starts being stolen.