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Grandparent Scam Warning
A warning from the Peterborough Police Service after several Grandparent Scams were reported.
Officers received two calls for service from seniors reporting they had just received a call from an unsolicited person indicating a family member was in trouble with the law and required money to be released. No money was lost and in both cases it was recognized as a scam.
A reminder to residents to be hyper vigilant about unsolicited phone calls, text or communication.
If you receive such a call remember:
- Law enforcement agencies will never ask you for money or cryptocurrency
- Resist the urgency
- Talk to a trusted person about what is going on
- Do not respond to requests for personal information such as banking info, passwords or your SIN number
If no money is lost, please report the call to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre. If you are a victim of a scam please call your local police service. Peterborough Police Service can be reached through the non-emergency line at 705-876-1122 x225. Frauds can also be reported online at peterboroughpolice.ca
Sandra Dueck
Manager, Strategic Communication Services
Peterborough Police Service
876@peterboroughpolice.ca
705-876-1122 x217
How to report a crime:
There are several ways to report a crime to the Peterborough Police Service.
- Emergency call 9-1-1
- Non-emergency call 705-876-1122 x225
- Online through the official Online Reporting Portal at www.peterboroughpolice.com/online-reporting where you can also upload photos and/or video.
Or you can report anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or www.stopcrimehere.ca
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