Police reminding residents to be aware of grandparent scam
Oxford OPP is asking for the public's help to identify s fraud suspect.
In a tweet, police say another fraud was reported in Norwich Township.
The caller claimed to be a police officer, and told the resident their grandchild needed bail money.
Police say if you get a call like this, you should ask questions and check with family before giving out any money.
Anyone who recognizes the suspect is asked to call the OPP.
#OxfordOPP reminding residents of the Grandparent Scam after another fraud was reported in #norwichtwp with the caller claiming to be police and have a grandchild who needs bail money. Try not to panic, ask questions & check with family before giving any money to anyone (1/2)^pc pic.twitter.com/6KDaM8AlyW
— OPP West Region (@OPP_WR) January 23, 2023

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