Grandparent Scam

• Quebec provincial police task force tackles cross-border grandparent scam

  According to the Sûreté du Québec, 13 people are to be arrested by day's end in Montreal, Laval, Saint-Laurent, Kirkland and Chambly.

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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.

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• Longueuil police search for suspects in ongoing grandparent scam

  Longueuil police have released the pictures of seven individuals suspected of being part of an ongoing provincewide grandparent scam, defrauding seniors of thousands.

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  Sep 26
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• Woman wanted on warrants connected to grandparent scam

  Police say victims have reported that scammers call or text them pretending to be a loved one and say they have been arrested. They then request thousands for bail.

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  Sep 7
• Airdrie grandparent scam suspect receives empty envelope, doorbell camera records exchange

  Airdrie RCMP officials have released a doorbell camera recording of the suspect in a recent attempted scam and are hoping, with help from the public, he’ll soon be charged.

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  Sep 7
• Grandparent scams on the rise, Calgary police investigate new twist

  After receiving 99 reports from Jan. 1 to June 30 this year, Calgary police are warning citizens about the red flags for new tactics being used by scammers.

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  Jul 31
• Police believe York Region grandparent scam has more victims

  Police became aware of an alleged scam on Dec. 12, 2022, when an 85-year-old lost $10,000 after reportedly being duped. 

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  Jul 17
• Ontario police warn ‘grandparent scam’ still a financial threat

  A security technology specialist says despite the grandparent scam being around for a while, it still seems to have momentum through reinvention.

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  Jul 10
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• Brampton man charged in connection with grandparent scam in York Region, police say

   York Regional Police said officers launched an investigation in March after four people reported that they had fallen victim to an alleged grandparent scam.

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  May 19
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• Saskatoon police warning of grandparent scam, Ontario man arrested

  The Saskatoon Police Service is warning the public to be alert following the arrest of a 20-year-old Ontario man in connection with a reported grandparent scam.

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  May 18