Site icon The Ranch 100.1 FM

Two Attempted Grandparent Scams in Wellington County

Wellington County OPP are investigating a grandparent scam.

On July 22nd officers were called about attempted fraud in Erin.

Two unknown suspects contacted the victim posing as the victims son saying they were arrested after a crash.

The second suspect posed as a lawyer saying $6500 was needed for bail.

The victim called their son and confirmed the story was fake, calling police.

The next day a similar story was given to a victim, requesting $2600 but the victim became suspicious who also contacted police.

Exit mobile version