On March 5, 2026, the Kingston Police issued a public warning about a bank account scam targeting residents in Kingston, Ontario. The warning is intended to help people recognize a fraud scheme that is currently happening across the province.
The scam involves callers who pretend to be police officers and tell victims that their bank accounts are at risk. These fraudsters then instruct the victims to give their debit cards and cash to a person who shows up at their front door to collect the items.
The criminals claim the money is being collected to protect the accounts, but it is actually a way to steal Canadian and US money. Police say that scammers have been specifically targeting elderly residents with this tactic.
Information about this provincial threat was shared with local officers by the Ontario Provincial Police. Residents are encouraged to be careful and protect their personal financial information from any unsolicited requests.
