Emergency Scam
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Scammers fleecing B.C. residents for tens of thousands of dollars: PoliceRCMP said to be suspicious of immediate requests for money, and added “trust your instincts. Remember, if it feels wrong, it probably is a scam.”CrimeMar 23
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Nova Scotia couple loses $22,500 over 3 days in ‘grandparent scam’The Nova Scotia RCMP is warning the public about 'grandparent scams' targeting senior citizens. In one such case, an elderly couple lost more than $22,000.CrimeOct 4, 2023
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Grandparent loses thousands to emergency scam in HuntsvilleOntario Provincial Police are warning residents in and around the Town of Huntsville about scam phone calls after a local woman was tricked out of thousands of dollars.CrimeMay 9, 2023
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Law enforcement raises alarm bells, ‘grandparent scam’ cost Ontarians millions last yearOfficials and advocacy groups in southern Ontario are raising the alarm at the growing number of 'grandparent scams' occurring that are costing residents millions of dollars.ConsumerMar 22, 2023
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Halifax police say suspect in scams against seniors also wanted in VancouverHalifax Regional Police are warning about a scam that has defrauded dozens of seniors over the last few months, and have released an image of a suspect wanted for questioning.CrimeFeb 14, 2023
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‘Grandparent scams’ cost seniors over $9.2M last year. Here’s how to protect yourselfAlso known as 'emergency scams,' fraudsters pretend to be a loved one in need of money for legal or medical reasons, exploiting seniors' emotions.CrimeFeb 2, 2023
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Police in York Region seek suspect wanted in connection with alleged grandparent scamYork Regional Police said the force has seen an "increase in fraud schemes" targeting elderly and "vulnerable citizens" in the region.CrimeJan 13, 2023
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OPP investigating surge in emergency scam reports in Wasaga BeachHuronia West Ontario Provincial Police are warning the public after multiple reports of an emergency scam in Wasaga Beach within a day.CrimeDec 13, 2022
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Winnipeg police allege 2 Ontario women raked in $100K through ‘grandparent’ scamsWinnipeg police allege the two Ontario women defrauded nine local seniors out of $100,000 over a 10-day period using so-called 'grandparent' scams.CrimeAug 12, 2022
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OPP warn of ’emergency’ scam demanding money to keep family member out of jailInvestigators say a grandparent from Nanticoke lost $3,000 paying for fake 'liability fees.'CrimeMar 1, 2021
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