RBC tells customer she's responsible for $14K stolen from account in bank investigator scam | Unpublished
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Publication Date: July 8, 2025 - 04:00

RBC tells customer she's responsible for $14K stolen from account in bank investigator scam

July 8, 2025

When Melissa Plett got a fraud alert call from a number at the Royal Bank of Canada last month, she didn't suspect she'd lose $14,510 as part of a scam where fraudsters pose as bank investigators. Though victims can seek reimbursement, banks often reject the request, or provide only a partial refund. Some consumer advocates argue banks need to pay up in full.



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