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Bank Examiner ScamThe bank examiner scam is a very old scam however it continues to return, perhaps with a slight twist, and catch people out. They particularly target seniors as they are more trusting and keen to help. You are convinced to withdraw money and hand it over to the investigator to assist in catching the dishonest bank employee. You may be told someone will call by your house to pick up the money, or they may take it straight away and provide a worthless receipt, and promise to return the money when the investigation is completed.  How does the Bank Examiner Scam Work? The bank examiner scam preys on the trusting and helpful nature of people, and their desire to help in catching a thief. They may show a 'U.S. Agent' badge, have official looking documentation, or be impersonating a police officer, or claim to be a detective. They ask you to withdraw a large sum of cash that will be used to catch a dishonest teller. They stress secrecy is critical, and not to tell anybody about the investigation. The investigator [scammer] often claims they need the money to check it for fingerprints, or to record the serial numbers, or mark it and return it and see if the dishonest teller pockets any of it, or use it to trap the teller, or has some other reason to take the money away from you. Sometimes the scammer will swap your money for counterfeit money. There have been cases where the scammer has said that the victims accounts have been compromised by the teller, and they need to retrieve all the victim's check books, credit cards etc for further investigation. Once they are provided, they are used fraudulently. Sometimes you may be asked to withdraw even more money from a specific teller. You may even be promised a 'reward' when the investigation is over, for working with law enforcement to help catch a criminal. They promise to return the money to you, however, never do. There is more information about bank examiner scams from this state link. Remember Contact the police if you are ever approached by anyone claiming to be a bank examiner or law enforcement officer and requesting your help in investigating a bank employee. Bank examiners and Police Officers will never ask you to withdraw money and give it to them!
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