14 suspects arrested for a grandparent scam targeting Canadian seniors; $2.2M in losses since February 2022.
14 suspects linked to a grandparent scam targeting Canadian seniors have been arrested, leading to $2.2M in losses since February 2022. The suspects, aged 24-34, allegedly defrauded 126 Canadians, with some victims losing money multiple times. The scam typically involved callers posing as law enforcement officials, claiming the victim's grandchild was in police custody and requesting bail money. Money mules were often used to collect the funds. Police believe the group is responsible for over $2.2M in losses since the investigation began in 2022.
April 18, 2024
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