Edmonton police arrest Toronto man in phone scam, warn residents
Posted April 4, 2026 11:02 am.
Edmonton police (EPS) arrested a 21-year-old man on Thursday, in connection with a series of phone scam targeting Edmontontians over the last month.
EPS said they became aware of a trend involving suspects claiming to be official bank representatives in late March.
“These individuals are calling Edmontonians and stating that their bank cards have been compromised, and their cards are required to be placed in an envelope for collection. A driver then attends their residence and collects the package. The victims later learn their cards have been used for unauthorized purchases or cash withdrawals,” EPS said in a press release Friday.
Police arrested Cheng-Tso (Josh) Huang of Toronto. He was charged with fraud.
Huang remained in custody and is expected appear in court on April 7 in Edmonton.
EPS said they were working to identify additional suspects in the case.
“If you believe you were victimized by such a scam, we encourage you to contact your financial institution immediately and to report such crimes to the police,” said Tyson Sergent, officer with EPS’ Investigative Response Team.
Police are also warning people to be vigilant when discussing their personal banking over the phone. They shared the following tips:
- Never share your PIN or personal information over the phone
- Verify unexpected calls about your banking accounts in person at your financial institution
- Monitor bank and credit card statements monthly for unauthorized transaction
Anyone who believes they have been victimized or has information about the people involved in these phone scams is encouraged to contact police at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone.
Anonymous information can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.
