Peterborough Police Warn Of Surge In Reports Of Grandparent Scam
/Peterborough Police are issuing a warning to residents about another grandparent scam.
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Officers received close to 20 calls from concerned residents on Monday.
Each case was very similar, the potential victim is told that their grandchild is in Peterborough Police custody and requires money for bond.
The potential victim is further told not to tell anyone else as the grandchild is embarrassed as there were drugs found in their vehicle. The scammers then request money be sent or indicate that the potential victim call them back when they have the money to set up a time to hand it over.
Peterborough Police, or any other law enforcement official, will never request money over the phone or have a courier pick up money.
What to do if you receive a call:
Do not provide any personal information
Do not hand any money over
Remember police will never go to your door to ask for money nor would they ask money to be given to a courier
Stay calm even if the suspect is pressuring and indicating this is an urgent matter
Take the time to check the facts with family
If you are concerned it’s a scam call police or a person you trust immediately
Report the scam to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre https://www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/index-eng.htm
