Grandparents getting scammed in Chatham-Kent

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Chatham-Kent police are issuing a scam alert about the “grandparent scam” happening in Chatham-Kent.

Scammers pretend to be a grandchild in distress and pressure seniors into sending money.

Here are some tips from police:

-Talk to your elderly loved ones about this scam.

-Share this post to help raise awareness.

-Report scam calls to Chatham-Kent Police Service at 519-352-1234 or the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre

(1-888-495-8501).