Another phone scam is making the rounds for Thunder Bay residents. This one is targeting those with grandkids.
The phone call will look like a local number on your call display, the caller will then tell you that your grandchild is in some sort of trouble. Maybe they need money because of a car accident, jail or some other outrageous plot. The caller wants the person on the other end of the line to feel a sense of urgency and panic to do something now.
According to Thunder Bay Police, the fraudsters will ask for payment in many forms; gift cards, cash or that a courier for the insurance will come and pick up.
Remember to check in those that are vulnerable as fraudsters can be more aggressive with members in the senior community.
More details and how you can report on scammers can be found here.
