What is the "Facebook Marketplace E-Transfer Phishing" scam in Montreal?

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Scammers posing as buyers on Facebook Marketplace send sellers a fake e-transfer notification email containing a phishing link designed to mimic a legitimate bank login page. Once the seller enters their banking credentials, the fraudster gains full access to their account. Montreal police (SPVM) confirmed seven reported cases between January and April 2025, with no prior recorded cases — indicating a rapidly spreading new scam pattern in the city. Never click an e-transfer link sent by a buyer. Log into your bank directly by typing the URL yourself. Legitimate Interac e-transfers arrive from no-reply@payments.interac.ca — any Gmail or generic address is a red flag. Complete transactions in person with cash or use the Marketplace pay feature for safer exchanges.

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Facebook Marketplace E-Transfer Phishing

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