The Durham Regional Police Service is asking for the public’s help to identify a man involved in a bank fraud scam that targeted an older woman in the Durham Region on February 12, 2026.
The incident began when the victim received a phone call from a woman claiming to be a bank employee. The caller told the woman her bank cards were compromised and needed to be handed over for processing. Shortly after the call, a man arrived at the victim’s home to collect her banking cards and her iPhone. He told the victim he would return within an hour with her phone and new cards, but he never came back.
Following the visit, more than $3,000 was withdrawn in cash from the victim’s bank account, and the stolen cards were used to make various purchases at local businesses. Police describe the male suspect as having brown skin, dark hair, and a mustache. At the time of the incident, he was seen wearing a blue jacket, dark pants, and black and white shoes.
Authorities are reminding the public that banks will never send a courier to a home to collect banking cards or cash. Residents are encouraged to speak with senior family members about this type of fraud to prevent future incidents. The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre also provides resources for those who may have been affected by similar scams.
Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact Cst. Hristov of the Central East Division at 1-888-579-1520, extension 1701. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
