The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre is warning that criminals are impersonating the agency to target people who have already lost money to fraud.

The CAFC says it has seen an increase in reports involving fraudsters contacting previous victims by phone, email or social media and claiming to be assisting with an ongoing investigation.

Scammers may pose as investigators from the CAFC, law enforcement agencies, banks, credit card providers or other well-known organizations. Victims may be told that unauthorized transactions have appeared on their accounts or that their banking information has been compromised.

In some cases, fraudsters send fake letters or emails displaying the CAFC logo and ask victims to provide debit or credit card information or transfer money to a supposed “safe” account. They may claim the payment or transfer is necessary to assist with an investigation or recover previously lost funds.

The CAFC says it and law enforcement agencies will never ask people to transfer money, make a payment, provide banking passwords or allow remote access to a computer or mobile device. The agency warns that anyone asking for payment to recover money already lost to fraud is attempting another scam.

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