The scammer tells the victim that a loved one, usually a grand child, is in some sort of legal trouble and is currently in jail, requiring money for bail.
RCMP NL is warning the public that the “Grandparent” scam is circulating once again and in one case, a report came from the west coast. This scam is known to target seniors, who are typically more trusting and oftentimes live alone. It involves a phone call from someone posing as a lawyer or police officer. The scammer tells the victim that a loved one, usually a grand child, is in some sort of legal trouble and is currently in jail, requiring money for bail. Directions for payment can include a requested email money transfer or, less often, a pickup of the cash payment in person.
Atlantic Women in Law Enforcement Conference is taking place in the capital city
Bay of Islands Volunteer Search and Rescue to host Moose Dinner fundraiser next weekend
Community bonfire for Corner Brook Fire Department Toy Drive moved to Thursday evening
Truck left going and unattended gets stolen from Pasadena Irving on Saturday
Cow Head man boards a bus in Stephenville and gets arrested in Gander after trying to sell drugs onboard
