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Business Owner Loses $82K in TD Bank Spoof Scam

11/1/2025

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Story summary

Farro Mackenzie, a Campbell River business owner, lost $82,000 to a spoofing scam impersonating TD Bank.
The scheme began with a fraudulent text about her credit card, prompting access to her business account and large unauthorized withdrawals.
She later received a legitimate call from TD Bank, but significant funds were already missing.
The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre reported over 33,000 fraud cases in 2025, totaling $544 million in losses.

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Story summary

Farro Mackenzie, a Campbell River business owner, lost $82,000 to a spoofing scam impersonating TD Bank.
The scheme began with a fraudulent text about her credit card, prompting access to her business account and large unauthorized withdrawals.
She later received a legitimate call from TD Bank, but significant funds were already missing.
The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre reported over 33,000 fraud cases in 2025, totaling $544 million in losses.