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Quebec man charged in phone scam targeting Toronto seniors

A logo at the Toronto Police Services headquarters, in Toronto, on Friday, August 9, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov

Toronto police say they have charged a Quebec man with fraud in connection with a telephone scam targeting seniors.

Police allege that a group of callers contacted seniors over the phone, posing as relatives and lawyers.

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They would make fraudulent claims and ask that the seniors send money to cover legal costs, police say.

Kevin Murenzi, a 24-year-old man from Quebec, was arrested Monday in the Lower Simcoe Street and Queens Quay West area.

He has been charged with fraud over $5,000.

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