Police have issued a warning about the grandparent scam, also known as emergency frauds.
South Simcoe Police say the latest victim is an 87-year-old Innisfil woman who received a call from someone posing as an RCMP officer.
The phone was handed off to someone claiming to be the victim’s grandson, who tearfully confessed to being arrested and required money for bail.
Emergency scams prey on fear and rely on your immediate emotional reaction.
Police remind residents to avoid sharing personal information on social media and if you do receive a call asking for money, keep in mind there is no cash bail system in Canada
and you cannot use gift cards or e-transfer.
Any call that does not feel right should be reported to police.