KAWARTHA LAKES-A Quebec youth is facing accusations of being involved in a local “Grandparent Scam”.
Peterborough County OPP received a call from a local resident advising that they had been contacted by someone pretending to be a family member that was asking for money on May 1. Officers were able to locate an individual matching the description provided and made an arrest. During the arrest, a prohibited weapon was located according to police
As a result of the investigation, a 17-year-old from Quebec has been charged with:
·      Fraud under $5000
·      Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition
The accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough on June 12, 2023.
To avoid becoming a victim to the “Grandparent Scam“, keep these simple tips in mind and share with your loved ones. If you receive a call with someone identifying themselves as a friend or family member urgently in need of money…slow things down,
·      Confirm that it is the person that they say they are. Text or call them on a number that you have for them or ask them a question that only they would know the answer to.
·      Do not provide your home address.
·      Do not provide any banking or personal information.
·      Ask for a number to call them back.
·      If you are told that they have been arrested and are in custody, ask for the address of the police station or court that they are being held at.
·      Contact your local Police Service and report the incident immediately.
