RNC Photo by File photo /THE TELEGRAMArticle contentThe Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) is investigating and warning the public of an ongoing grandparent scam following multiple reports of suspicious activity.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentOn Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025, the RNC received a report that an elderly woman received a call from someone who identified himself as a police officer and indicated money was needed to bail her grandson out of jail.Article contentArticle contentArticle contentThe woman complied after hearing what she believed to be her family member pleading in the background. Thankfully, before the fraudster obtained the requested funds, she connected with her grandson who indicated he was not the reason for the call.Article contentGiven the woman was directed to leave the funds on a doorstep, the RNC believes the person responsible is in the region.Article contentFraudsters often target seniors and use artificial intelligence to disguise their voices to make calls pretending to be a family member in distress, needing money immediately. Scare tactics are used to manipulate the victim into sending money, gift cards, or other type of currency by taking advantage of a person’s good nature and desire to help.Article contentThe RNC urges residents to talk to the vulnerable people in their lives about steps that can be taken to protect themselves:Article contentArticle content· Be suspicious of calls that require immediate action. Hang up! Call your local police agency and contact the family member directly using a phone number you already know, not one given by the caller.Article content· Do not trust a phone number just because it is local or familiar. Fraudsters use technology to make it appear they are calling from a trusted number.Article content· The courts and/or police will never ask for cash to bail out someone in custody.Article content· Never send cash or any other funds to unknown persons, unverified addresses or bank accounts.Article contentIf you or someone you know believes they may have been targeted, please contact the RNC at 709-729-8000. You can also report suspected fraudulent activity to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or use their online reporting system.Article content
RNC warning public of ongoing grandparent scam
