A couple from South-West Oxford has fallen victim to the grandparent scam.
SOUTH-WEST OXFORD - The grandparent scam has hit South-West Oxford.
The Oxford OPP say that on July 31st, a scammer contacted a couple in South-West Oxford, convincing them their grandson needed bail money. The couple was asked to get $6,900 and leave it in an envelope with a reference number. The suspect went to the residence between 5:25 and 6 p.m. on the 31st and got the money and left in a vehicle.
Police say the suspect is described as a male with brown skin, approximately 30 to 40 years old, approximately 5'6" to 5'8" tall with a slim build and a short beard and moustache. The suspect vehicle is being described as a newer model, black Audi sedan with dark tinted windows.
If you have any information to help with the investigation, please call the Oxford OPP or Crime Stoppers.

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