RCMP Alert: Amazon Phone Scam Targeting Yukoners
Whitehorse RCMP is warning residents across Yukon about an active phone scam in which callers pretend to be from Amazon, banks, and even the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre. Recent reports show Yukoners are being pressured to share sensitive personal information and move their money into cryptocurrency ATMs based on fabricated stories of account fraud.
The fraudulent calls appear to use local-style 867 phone numbers, making them seem more trustworthy. Victims describe being transferred between several supposed departments, where scammers demand details like Social Insurance Numbers and bank balances before directing them to withdraw cash and convert it to cryptocurrency. This alert was issued on April 29, 2026, and remains highly relevant to residents monitoring crime statistics in Yukon and looking to reduce their risk of financial victimization.
Official RCMP Details of the Scam
According to Whitehorse RCMP, the scam is unfolding in a consistent pattern:
- Residents receive an unsolicited phone call from a number that appears to be an 867 Yukon number.
- The caller claims to be from the online retailer Amazon and says there has been suspected fraud or suspicious activity on the person’s account.
- Callers then transfer the victim multiple times to different supposed representatives, including:
- a person claiming to be from their bank,
- a so‑called “fraud account centre”, and
- an individual pretending to represent the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.
- During these conversations, victims are asked to:
- confirm their Social Insurance Number (SIN),
- disclose the balances in their bank accounts, and
- provide other personal or financial details.
- Victims are then instructed to:
- go in person to their bank,
- withdraw large amounts of cash, and
- deposit that money into a cryptocurrency ATM as supposed “protection” or “verification.”
The RCMP stresses that this is a scam. Legitimate businesses and government agencies do not instruct people to move money into cryptocurrency machines, nor do they demand sensitive identity documents or banking details over the phone in this way.
How to Recognize and Respond to These Calls
When you receive a phone call claiming to be from a company, bank, or government agency, authorities suggest asking yourself the following:
- Did this call arrive unexpectedly or without you requesting it?
- Is the caller insisting the situation is urgent and must be resolved immediately?
- Are they threatening you with legal action, account closure, or financial penalties?
- Are they asking you to confirm personal details, such as your SIN, banking information, or account passwords?
- Are they pushing you to act instantly, without time to think or verify?
- Are they requesting payment or asking you to move money, especially through unusual methods like cryptocurrency ATMs?
If you answer “yes” to any of these questions, do not share any information. End the call immediately. Then, contact the business or institution directly using a trusted phone number from their official website, card, or statement — not one provided by the caller. You can also review broader trends and safety information through resources such as our Safety Alerts hub, which highlights patterns in scams and emerging risks to Canadians.
The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre offers detailed, up-to-date information on scams affecting Canadians, including those targeting residents of smaller Yukon communities like Johnsons Crossing. If you believe you have been targeted or victimized by this or any other scam, report it to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre. If you have lost money or disclosed personal information, you should also contact your local police right away.
CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective
From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, this alert highlights the growing impact of fraud and cyber-enabled crime on the Yukon community. Phone and online scams can be just as damaging as traditional property offences, stripping residents of their savings and creating lasting stress and mistrust. By learning the warning signs of impersonation scams — urgent calls, demands for secrecy, pressure to move money quickly, and requests for sensitive information — Yukoners can significantly reduce their risk of victimization.
Our mission is to support safer communities by combining official police releases with accessible safety guidance. We encourage residents to speak openly with family, elders, and neighbours about scams, especially those who may be more vulnerable or less comfortable with technology. Verifying suspicious calls, using trusted contact numbers, and reporting fraud attempts all help build a stronger line of defence for the entire territory.
Official Source & Community Safety
This safety alert is based on an official release from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). CrimeCanada.ca aggregates and analyzes this data to keep the yukon community informed, aware, and safe. We are an independent safety data aggregator and not the original creators of the underlying incident report.
Read the full official release here: RCMP Official Statement.