The Winnipeg Police Service is reporting a “significant” spike in local ‘grandparent scams,’ which is a scheme that tries to get money from elderly people by tricking them into thinking their grandchild is in legal trouble.
On Thursday, police said there have been 15 grandparent scam reports in the past six days, which has resulted in about $100,000 in losses.
Police explained the grandparent scam often involves someone calling an elderly person claiming to be their grandchild who is in legal trouble and in need of money. Officers note the caller will sometimes cry, adding there is often urgency and secrecy surrounding the demands.
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