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Wave of ‘Grandparent Scams’ targets Thousand Islands seniors: Police

Summary by The Hamilton Spectator
A surge in telephone scams exploiting the trust and love of grandparents is sweeping across the Thousand Islands region, prompting urgent warnings from local police following a news release issued by the Gananoque Police Service last week.

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The Hamilton SpectatorThe Hamilton Spectator
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Wave of ‘Grandparent Scams’ targets Thousand Islands seniors: Police

A surge in telephone scams exploiting the trust and love of grandparents is sweeping across the Thousand Islands region, prompting urgent warnings from local police following a news release issued by the Gananoque Police Service last week.

·Hamilton, Canada
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Brockville Recorder & TimesBrockville Recorder & Times
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Wave of 'Grandparent Scams' targets Thousand Islands seniors: Police

A surge in telephone scams exploiting the trust and love of grandparents is sweeping across the Thousand Islands region, prompting urgent warnings from local police following a news release issued by the Gananoque Police Service last week.

·Brockville, Canada
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Newport DispatchNewport Dispatch

York police warn residents of rising ‘grandparent scam’ incidents - Newport Dispatch

YORK — The York Police Department has issued a warning to residents about an increase in reports of a scam commonly known as “The Grandparent Scam.” Authorities say scammers are calling individuals, disguising their voices to sound like a loved one, and claiming to be in urgent need of money. The caller often pressures the victim not to hang up and provides instructions on how to send funds quickly through methods such as apps, cryptocurrency, g…

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Brockville Recorder & Times broke the news in Brockville, Canada on Monday, February 17, 2025.
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