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RBC Faces Backlash Over $1.5M Phone Fraud Scandal

6/4/2025

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The Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) is accused of complicity in a significant phone fraud scheme, denying victim reimbursements.
Fraudsters exploited a security vulnerability after RBC increased Interac transfer limits, resulting in over $1.5 million stolen from clients.
Victims report feeling coerced into sharing personal information, while RBC appears unresponsive to their concerns.
This scandal follows a prior incident with Air Canada, intensifying scrutiny on corporate accountability among Montreal Canadiens sponsors.

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Story summary

The Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) is accused of complicity in a significant phone fraud scheme, denying victim reimbursements.
Fraudsters exploited a security vulnerability after RBC increased Interac transfer limits, resulting in over $1.5 million stolen from clients.
Victims report feeling coerced into sharing personal information, while RBC appears unresponsive to their concerns.
This scandal follows a prior incident with Air Canada, intensifying scrutiny on corporate accountability among Montreal Canadiens sponsors.