Would-be victim of grandparent scam plays along, warns others to be alert | Unpublished
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Source Feed: Global News - Canada
Author: Rebecca Lau
Publication Date: October 15, 2025 - 15:31

Would-be victim of grandparent scam plays along, warns others to be alert

October 15, 2025
What started as a terrifying phone call has left one grandparent anxious about scammers, and questioning why police can't do more to stop them.


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