不可能的请求：总是意味着是骗局的红旗

🚨 She Did Everything Right. She Lost Everything Anyway.

A woman got a call from someone claiming to be an “RBC fraud investigator.”
They knew her name. They sounded official. They told her to urgently move her money to a “safe account.”

She followed every step. And she lost everything.

The caller ID was spoofed. The tone was professional. But it was a scam from the very beginning. This is happening across Canada right now.

Source: CBC News

RBC scammer screenshot. Source: CBC News

Read the full CBC story:
🔗 https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/rbc-bank-investigator-scam-1.7577770

❓ What Was the Red Flag?

The key red flag was something called an impossible request.

🔍What Is an Impossible Request?

An “impossible request” is a demand that no legitimate organization would ever make, even under urgent circumstances. These include:

  • “Move your money to a safe account we control.”
  • “Pay your taxes with crypto or gift cards.”
  • “Download this remote access tool so we can fix your account.”
  • “Don’t tell anyone we’re investigating you.”

These requests violate the basic rules of how trusted organizations operate. But scammers exploit panic, urgency, and the illusion of authority to override logic. That’s why spotting impossible requests is one of the most effective ways to stay safe.

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🧠 Prevention Tip: Don’t Analyze, Just Disconnect

When you get an unsolicited call, text, email, or even in-person request, end the interaction immediately. Don’t engage.

  • Don’t engage
  • Don’t explain
  • Don’t argue
  • Just hang up, walk away, or close the browser

Then, call your bank or service provider using the number on the back of your card or statement.
Legitimate organizations expect you to verify. Scammers try to stop you from doing that. That’s your sign.

🛡️ Expert Advice: How to Stay Ahead of Scammers

Scammers are getting bolder, faster, and harder to detect. In a recent CBC Go Public article, cybersecurity experts – including KnowledgeFlow Cybersafety Foundation co-founder Claudiu Popa – shared practical steps anyone can take to avoid fraud.

Here are key takeaways:

  • Always contact your bank directly
  • Be alert to panic tactics
  • Verify independently
  • Turn on banking alerts
  • Talk to someone you trust

“Criminals are very good at manufacturing urgency. That’s what drives people to act before they think.”

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克劳迪乌-波帕, co-founder, KnowledgeFlow Cybersafety Foundation

📖 Read the full CBC article with expert tips:
https://www.cbc.ca/news/gopublic/go-public-financial-fraud-protection-tips-1.7577719

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💡 Final Takeaway

If someone asks you to act like a fraudster to stop fraud… it’s fraud.

Scams don’t always feel suspicious. That’s the danger.
Your best defense is to end the contact and verify on your own. Every time

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