Cobourg Police – Grandparent Scam Defrauds Senior of $5,000

In Police Blotter

Cobourg Police Service is issuing a fraud alert following a recent grandparent scam.

In the recent fraud report, an 80-year-old man was defrauded of approximately $5,000. The victim reported being contacted by an individual claiming to be their son, stating that he was arrested and needed money for a lawyer.

A man attended the victim’s home and retrieved the money. This investigation is ongoing.

Grandparent scams, or emergency scams, often target older adults and play on emotional vulnerabilities using urgency to trick people into sending large amounts of money.

Pete Fisher
Author: Pete Fisher

Has been a photojournalist for over 30-years and have been honoured to win numerous awards for photography and writing over the years. Best selling author for the book Highway of Heroes - True Patriot Love

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