An elderly couple in southern Alberta were nearly duped out of more than $8,000 when they were told their grandson needed bail money.
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“The guy that I was talking to sounded just like my grandson, so I presumed it was my grandson I was talking to,” said Linda. “They just want to take the grandparents for a ride. I think it’s sad because they’re taking your life savings and grandparents will do anything for their grandchildren.”In recent months, Lethbridge police have warned artificial intelligence is being used by scammers to mimic voices of loved ones.Click to share quote on Twitter: "Anything can happen today; technology is not that great."
“ talked to the officer there, and he said, oh you’re a grandparent scam, eh?” Melvin said they took their cash and went home.Stephanie Law is a constable in the economic crimes’ unit of the Lethbridge Police Service. She says scammers thrive on panic.
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