PETERBOROUGH-The Peterborough Police Service is issuing a warning after a report of the Grandparent scam.
On Tuesday, April 7, 2026, and Wednesday, April 8, 2026, an 83-year-old Peterborough resident received a call from someone impersonating a police officer from another police service stating that a family member was in trouble. The victim was coerced into paying over $5,000. On both days, the money was picked up from the victim’s residence by a man described as:
- white male
- 5’10
- late 20’s to early 30’s
- medium build
- short dark hair, clean shaven,
- wearing an overcoat and a purple and grey scarf
Here are a few tips to keep in mind.
- Law enforcement agencies will never ask you for money
- If you are approached for money or crypto currency through unsolicited phone calls, emails or text messages do not engage
- Call a trusted family member or a friend to talk about what is going on
- Resist the urgency for action
Learn more at www.peterboroughpolice.com/fraud
