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NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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On Oct. 10, 2022, Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a reported fraud at a Belwood residence. It was reported that a 79-year-old was defrauded of $9,000 in the "grandparent scam."
Shortly thereafter, OPP responded to a fraud at another residence in Belwood. It was reported that an 81-year-old was defrauded of $9,000 in the "grandparent scam."
In both cases the victim was persuaded to withdrawal cash from the bank and then were convinced to turn it over to a person who attended their residence. One reported that the suspect who attended the residence was a female and the suspect who attended other was male. The investigations are still ongoing.
Wellington OPP wants to remind everyone of the grandparent scam. This scam targets seniors and attempts to convince them that their grandchild is either hurt or has been arrested, and that a bail or medical fee must be paid. Always be cautious of phone calls, emails and texts that are canvassing for money. Check with family members and attempt to validate the claims being made by the scammer.
Anyone with any information about this occurrence is asked to contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous; you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.
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