Grandparent Fraud
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Toronto-area woman facing charges in Niagara ‘grandparent scam’ investigationDetectives say a man in his 80s was randomly called and convinced a family member was in legal peril, requiring cash to secure their release from custody.CrimeNov 30, 2022
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Quebec men charged in ‘grandparent’ scam involving Hamilton victimHamilton police say they became involved in the matter after a 94-year-old victim became suspicious after handing over money to a scammer.CrimeNov 10, 2022
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Police investigate new ‘grandparent scam’ cases in HamiltonHamilton, Toronto, Halton and Niagara Police services say they have been dealing with cases connected to the lucrative scam since 2017.CrimeAug 12, 2022
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Man poses as distressed family member to defraud Kingston woman of 10K: policeThe fraudsters convinced the woman to send $10,000 by posing as a family member in distress, police say.CrimeFeb 7, 2019
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