Bank Examiner Fraud

    The Bank Examiner is a short con in which the victim is led to believe that they are assisting authorities in gaining evidence that will lead to the apprehension of a bank employee that is committing a crime.  The victim is then asked to provide "authorities" with cash to bait the crooked employee.  The first contact with the victim may be by telephone.

   The tip that the "authorities" are not legitimate, even if they produce identification that appears to be authentic, is that law enforcement officials NEVER ask people to use their own money.  If you have any questions about the identification of "authorities" call you local police or sheriff's department.

   Tips to help prevent you from becoming a victim to this type of scam include:        

• Never give your bank account number, credit card number or Social Security Number to anyone, unless you know the person.

• If you are unsure of the persons that have contacted you of what they want you to do, contact a friend, relative or your local police or sheriff's department.

• Remember real law enforcement officials NEVER ask you to use your money.