The Nanaimo RCMP are encouraging residents to be wary of a so-called 'grandson scam' which is reappearing in the Harbour City.
Across the country, police and fraud-prevention experts of are warning Canadians to be vigilant as reports of "grandparent scams" targeting seniors are on the rise.
"The caller says there is a 'gag order' in place so the victim must ensure to not talk to anyone about the situation facing their loved one," Mounties said in a release Wednesday. On April 19, the Nanaimo RCMP received two reports of a suspect coming to a home and posing as a "bail bondsman" to collect money from victims.
"This scam has been around for years but every so often another layer or twist is added to it. In the latest version, it’s the bail bondsman," said Nanaimo RCMP Reserve Const. Gary O'Brien.
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