Banff RCMP is warning residents and businesses about the evolving threat of cyber scams after an RCMP Gazette article (Oct. 29, 2025) highlighted the convictions of two prolific fraudsters. The national case involved sophisticated spoofing and money‑laundering tactics that can affect Canadians anywhere, including in Banff.
Chakib Mansouri, 30, and Majdouline Alouah, 32, a Toronto-based couple, were sentenced on Aug. 13, 2025. Mansouri received 4 years and 9 months in prison and Alouah received 2 years and 9 months. According to the RCMP Gazette, the pair used the iSpoof.cc platform to falsify caller IDs from banks and government agencies, steered victims to fraudulent websites to steal login credentials, and laundered stolen funds through online casinos and cryptocurrency accounts.
The Banff RCMP says the detachment remains vigilant and is using the national case as a reminder of how fraud can reach any community. The detachment can coordinate with the RCMP’s National Cybercrime Coordination Centre (NC3) and partner agencies, including the Canadian Anti‑Fraud Centre (CAFC), when residents report suspicious calls or texts.
The RCMP and CAFC advise anyone who receives an unexpected call or text asking for personal or banking information to hang up and verify directly with their bank or the government agency in question. Victims or witnesses should report incidents through the National Cybercrime and Fraud Reporting System (https://reportcyberandfraud.canada.ca/) or contact the Canadian Anti‑Fraud Centre at 1‑888‑495‑8501. Local concerns can also be directed to the Banff RCMP Detachment non‑emergency line at 403‑762‑2226.
