Durham police join OPP and other services in investigation into grandparent scams; 14 charged

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Durham police join OPP and other services in investigation into grandparent scams; 14 charged
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Fourteen people are facing charges in connection with an emergency grandparent scam that allegedly targeted people across the country. Police say the scammer

Fourteen people are facing charges in connection with an emergency grandparent scam that allegedly targeted people across the country.

Investigators believe the group was responsible for stealing more than $739,000 from 126 victims between January 22 and April 8.

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