Another Scam in Northwestern Ontario

OPP want area residents to be aware of a scam that has been reported in Northwestern Ontario.
Police say there has been a marked increase in the number of complaints regarding the so-called Grandparent Scam.
Officers say a grandparent receives a phone call from a con-artist claiming to be one of the grandchildren.
The caller goes on to say they are in some kind of trouble and need money immediately.
The person goes on to say they don’t want any other relatives to know and they are scared of what will happen if they can’t secure the funds.