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Peterborough Police - Victims Lose $17,000 in Grandparent Scam - Today's Northumberland - Your Source For What's Happening Locally and Beyond

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The Peterborough Police Service has received three reports of grandparent scam in the past 24 hours in Peterborough. In each case, the victims in their 70’s and 80’s were told their grandchild was in trouble and needed money for bail. The victim is then called by a person claiming to be the grandchild or someone claiming to be a lawyer. They are also told not to contact anyone about the transaction and to call a certain number when they have the…

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Peterborough Police - Victims Lose $17,000 in Grandparent Scam - Today's Northumberland - Your Source For What's Happening Locally and Beyond

The Peterborough Police Service has received three reports of grandparent scam in the past 24 hours in Peterborough. In each case, the victims in their 70’s and 80’s were told their grandchild was in trouble and needed money for bail. The victim is then called by a person claiming to be the grandchild or someone claiming to be a lawyer. They are also told not to contact anyone about the transaction and to call a certain number when they have the…

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Lakeland PBS broke the news in 9 days ago on Thursday, February 13, 2025.

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