Scam Phone Call Cost 82-Year-Old Peterborough Resident $10,000
/Peterborough Police are issuing a warning after an 82-year-old man was scammed out of $10,000 for their granddaughter’s release on announced Thursday.
The resident received a phone call from someone acting as a police officer and that $10,000 was required for their granddaughter’s release. The scammer set up an exchange at the residence and collected the money.
The suspect was described to police as:
White Male
Early 20’s