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Edmonton police charge man in string of bank deposit frauds

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A 48-year-old man has been charged in connection with a number of frauds at ATMs in north Edmonton.

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Tracey Reid is accused of approaching people at ATMs and convincing them to withdraw money on his behalf in the northeast end of the city.

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Edmonton police said Reid reportedly told victims he had reached his withdrawal limit for the day and asked them to deposit an empty envelope he claimed contained $800.

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The victims reportedly deposited the envelope, withdrew $800 in cash and gave it to the suspect.

Between late April and late May, police said they received up to 16 reports of a man attempting to perform the fraud.

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The locations most often targeted were the RBCs at 129 Manning Crossing and 40 Street and 118 Avenue

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Reid has been charged with seven counts of fraud under $5,000.

Earlier this month, police released several photos of a suspect wanted in numerous reported ATM scams in the hope of getting tips from the public.

In June 2018, Edmonton police released several photos of a suspect wanted in numerous reported ATM scams in the hope of getting tips from the public. Supplied by EPS
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