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Grandparent scam surge: losses exceed $500,000 across Metro Vancouver

Vancouver, British Columbia

Reported by
Vancouver Police Department
Published
6 days ago

Vancouver Police warn of grandparent scam surge. Fraudsters pose as grandchildren claiming legal trouble and requesting bail money. Losses exceed $500,000 across Metro Vancouver.

Source: Vancouver Police Department (opens in a new tab)

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