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By Liam Verster-Vernon Matters

Grandparent Scam

Scam calls rising, Salmon Arm RCMP offer advice

Feb 8, 2024 | 6:35 AM

SALMON ARM, B.C. — RCMP in Salmon Arm say they are seeing an “extremely high call volume reporting fraud.”

The detachment said the incidents are mainly the grandparent scam, where a caller claims a family member is in jail and in need of bail money.

The fraudsters are reportedly asking the targets, primarily older people, to send gift cards, credit card numbers, e-transfers and even cash, and the RCMP reminds people not to provide the money as it is a hoax.

The RCMP remind the public that bail can only be paid to the police or at the courthouse in person.

People who receive calls of these nature are advised to not hand over any money and hang up right away.

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Anyone who falls victim to a fraud is advised to file a report with the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre online or at 1-888-495-8501.