Norfolk County OPP cancel ‘grandparents scams’ info session

In light of the inclement weather headed to the region, members of Norfolk County OPP have cancelled their information session about ‘grandparents scams’.

The information session was planned for this evening at the Norfolk County Fairgrounds but will now be rescheduled.

A ‘grandparent scam’ is when a senior is scammed out of thousands of dollars by someone pretending to be their grandchild, in trouble, and needing financial help.

Police are spreading awareness as the frequency of these scams increase.

“The Grandparent Scam” which is categorized as a type of emergency scam by @CanAntiFraud, involves urgency and the manipulation of emotions to extort money from seniors. Don’t let your loved ones become a victim. Share this video with your grandparents! #kNOwfraud pic.twitter.com/dYGdj57JAM

— Ontario Provincial Police (@OPP_News) February 10, 2023

Recently, one couple in Hamilton lost $8,000 after falling victim to an elaborate scheme where someone claimed to be their grandchild in legal trouble and needing funds.

READ MORE: Hamilton couple out $8,000 in ‘grandparent scam’

Hamilton police are holding three information sessions in April to let seniors know what they should do if they receive a similar phone call.

The sessions will be held on Monday, Apr. 3, at 9:30 a.m. at the Sackville Hill Seniors Centre and Tuesday, Apr. 4 at 3 p.m. at the Hamilton Police Division One gymnasium. There will be a virtual information session on Wednesday, Apr. 5 at 6 p.m.