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Grandparent scam surge: losses exceed $500,000 across Metro Vancouver
Vancouver, British Columbia
- Reported by
- Vancouver Police Department
- Published
- Sep 10, 2026
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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