Grandparent Scams

• Regina police send warning on ‘grandparent scams’ after multiple calls

  Also known as ‘grandparent scams,’ the fraud involves someone calling a senior and telling them about an emergency situation the caller is facing.

  Canada

  Mar 21
  
• 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.

  Crime

  Oct 4, 2023
  
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• 2 men charged in connection with grandparent scam in Durham Region: police

  Durham Regional Police said on Dec. 28, a victim was contacted by a person who was claiming to be a police officer, who told them their grandson had been arrested.

  Crime

  Jan 6, 2023
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• Grandparent scam victim speaks out to Global News then gets money back

  It was like a hostage phone call you see in movies. The man who rang Ilene Lawson’s landline had her full attention as soon as she answered.

  Crime

  Nov 18, 2022
• 2 more people charged in Calgary ‘grandparent scams’

  The Calgary Police Service said officers were at the senior's home when the person came to pick up the cash.

  Crime

  Sep 29, 2022
• 3 charged in numerous ‘grandparent scams’ in Calgary: CPS

  The CPS estimated more than $1.6 million has been stolen from approximately 122 seniors in Calgary by grandparent scammers to date.

  Crime

  Sep 22, 2022
• 3 men charged in ‘grandparent scam crime ring’ investigation in Durham, GTA: police

  In a press release, Durham police said investigators received reports of more than 70 "grandparent scams" in the region.

  Crime

  May 18, 2022
• ‘Totally ashamed’: Toronto senior loses $25K in popular ‘grandparent scam’

  'This scam is becoming prolific,' said Det. David Coffey with the Toronto Police Service's financial crimes unit.

  Crime

  Mar 30, 2022