A man from Toronto has been arrested and charged for allegedly scamming an elderly woman into paying him thousands of dollars — convincing her that her grandson needed bail money.
Toronto police said they responded to a call for fraud in the area of Grenadier Road and Roncesvalles Avenue on Dec. 7, just after 4:20 p.m.
Police said the day before, an elderly woman received two phone calls, one from a man impersonating her grandson, and another identified as a police officer.
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The person claiming to be a police officer told the woman her grandson needed $7,500 for bail and that a bondsman would come to her home to collect the money.
Police said the woman was told not to tell anyone because it would compromise her grandson’s release. Later that day, a man came to her home and picked up the payment.
The next day, the woman was contacted again by the person identifying as a police officer, demanding an additional $7,500 bail payment. He told her the same man as before would come and collect the money, according to police.
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The woman contacted police and the accused was arrested at her home.
According to police, 27-year-old Diego Armand has been charged with two counts of impersonating a peace officer, two counts of fraud over $5,000, assault with intent to resist arrest and failure to comply with a release order.
Police have released a photo of the accused as they believe there may be more victims.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1100 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.
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