Northwestern Ontario Grandparent Scam

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.

Officer say a grandparent receives a phone call from a con-artist claiming to be on 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 what will happen if they can't secure the funds.