Police in Durham Region say four people are facing numerous charges for allegedly targeting grandparents with a scam.
Durham Regional Police said the four arrests, made in November, came after losses of more than $37,000 for grandparents across the Greater Toronto Area.
The scam started with a phone call claiming a grandchild was involved in police investigation, often an accident, it is alleged.
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The grandparent would be told their grandchild would be held in jail unless money was paid to release them, police said.
A courier would then reportedly be sent to pick up the money. Police said the value ranged from $8,000 to $11,000.
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Three victims have been identified by police, but officers say there may be more.
Four people in their 20s have been arrested. Dominique Alexander-Connell, 22, from Brampton and 20-year-old Kamar Minto from Hamilton were both arrested.
David Maah, 23 and from Quebec, was arrested alongside Fuad Jama, a 27-year-old with no fixed address.
The charges include participating in a criminal organization and fraud over $5,000.
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