Police departments in the GTA have made arrests in separate grandparent scams.
Durham Regional Police have charged four suspects after seniors across the GTA were targeted in grandparent scams, resulting in more than $37,000 in losses.As the Canadian national soccer teams head to their respective FIFA World Cups, Derek Van Diest is on the scene to cover all the action. Expect expert insights and analysis in your inbox daily throughout the tournaments, and weekly on Thursdays for the rest of the season.
Dominique Alexander-Connell, 22, of Brampton, is charged with participate in a criminal organization, fraud over $5,000 and possession of proceeds obtained by crime over $5,000. David Maah, 23, of St-Laurent, Quebec, is charged with participate in a criminal organization, fraud over $5,000, possession of proceeds obtained by crime over $5,000 and possess forged passport.
The victim received a call from a suspect who said they were a police officer who arrested her grandson and it would cost $9,000 for him to be released from jail.
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