Vernon RCMP warn of fraudsters preying on seniors
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Local Mounties are warning about fraudsters using convincing scams to target seniors.
Vernon North Okanagan RCMP said fraudsters use scams to create fear, urgency or false trust so the victims send money or share personal information.
The most common form of these is the “grandparent scam,” where the caller pretends to be a loved one in trouble and needs money immediately. Other scams seen locally include false investments promising high returns; utility scams threatening to disconnect services unless money is handed over; and impersonation scams where a caller pretends to be from a government agency, police force, or financial institution and demands the victim share personal information.
“These scams can be sophisticated and emotionally manipulative and they prey on trust, fear, and the desire to help family members,” Constable Chris Terleski, Media Relations Officer for the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP, said.
