13 grandparent scams in southern Manitoba since 2023, with victims losing $70,000.
Manitoba RCMP warn of a rise in grandparent scams after a senior woman lost $8,000 to a fraudster claiming her grandson needed bail money. Since the start of 2023, there have been about 13 similar cases in southern Manitoba, with victims losing roughly $70,000. The scam involves callers posing as a grandchild or relative in trouble, seeking money for bail or other emergency expenses.
March 13, 2024
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