The Peterborough Police Service is warning residents to remain vigilant after multiple grandparent scam attempts targeting seniors were recently reported.
Police say officers received two separate calls from seniors who reported receiving unsolicited phone calls from individuals claiming a family member was in trouble with the law and needed money to secure their release.
In both incidents, no money was lost after the calls were recognized as scams.
The so-called grandparent scam typically involves fraudsters posing as relatives, lawyers or law enforcement officials in an effort to pressure victims into sending money quickly.
Police are reminding residents that legitimate law enforcement agencies will never request money or cryptocurrency over the phone.
Officials are also urging people to resist pressure tactics, avoid sharing personal or banking information, and speak with a trusted person if they receive suspicious communications.
Anyone who receives a scam call but does not lose money is encouraged to report the incident to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre. Victims who suffer financial losses are asked to contact their local police service.
The Peterborough Police Service says fraud reports can also be submitted online through its website at Peterborough Police Service.
(Written by: Jordan Mercier)
