Woodstock police are urging local residents to be wary after receiving multiple reports of what’s known as the “grandparent scam.”
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Woodstock police are urging local residents to be wary after receiving multiple reports of what’s known as the “grandparent scam.”
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In this type of fraud, the victim is contacted by someone claiming to be a family member of the representative of a family member. The victim is then told the family member is in an urgent situation that requires immediate payment to prevent some sort of calamity.
In the recent Woodstock indigents, the scammers have posed as the victims’ grandchildren, claiming they need money to be released from Woodstock police custody. In Canada, the judicial system does not ask for money to release someone from custody, police said.
“Scammers are very good at what they do, and police want to encourage the members of our community to protect themselves against these scams,” police said in a release.
People who receive this kind of call should slow things down. Scammers prey on heightened emotions and encourage urgent action. It’s a good idea to reach out to other relatives to review the situation. Also, never offer information to the caller such as a…
