Saugeen Shores Police are warning seniors to be on the alert after several reports of scammers targeting grandparents.
The say these scams can come in many forms but usually involve a grandchild in some legal distress. The caller may tell the potential victim that their grandchild needs money to get out of a predicament, which could involve a vehicle collision or some other offence.
If you receive a call similar to this and are unsure as to the validity of the claim, hang up and call local police. You can also report calls to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.