Peterborough Police Warn Community of Grandparent Scam
/The Peterborough Police Service have issued a warning after a report of a Grandparent scam in the community.
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On April 7 and April 8 an 83-year-old Peterborough resident received a call from someone impersonating a police officer from another police service stating that a family member was in trouble. The victim was coerced into paying over $5,000.
On both days, the money was picked up from the victim’s residence by a man described as:
white male
5’10”
late 20's to early 30's
medium build
short dark hair, clean shaven
wearing an overcoat and a purple and grey scarf
Anyone can fall victim to a fraud or scam. The Peterborough Police Service is committed to ensuring residents are aware of the scams and frauds that are happening in our community. It is important to report incidents to your local police service and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.
Here are a few tips to keep in mind:
Law enforcement agencies will never ask you for money
If you are approached for money or crypto currency through unsolicited phone calls, emails or text messages do not engage
Call a trusted family member or a friend to talk about what is going on
Resist the urgency for action
