Oak Bay police warn of a resurgence in the B次元官网网址榞randparent scamB次元官网网址� after an Oak Bay resident was duped of cash.

The scam that B次元官网网址渋t ebbs and flowsB次元官网网址� is on a high in the region right now, say Oak Bay police.

The fraud entails someone calling a random number and starting the conversation with B次元官网网址榟i grandmaB次元官网网址� (or grandpa), in hopes a caller will respond with a name. A tale of woe, for the named grandchild and plea for cash follows.

Grandparent scam is still occurring. Pls ensure your loved ones don't send money to "grandchildren" who call them. In this case, another male identified himself as a police officer. 馃がWe're investigating but please advise seniors to never send $ to someone who phones.

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B次元官网网址淭hey ask them to send money one way or another,B次元官网网址� says Const. Sandrine Perry, Oak Bay Police Department.

In the recent Oak Bay case, the victim did send money.

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In this case, The fraud included reference to a police officer that didnB次元官网网址檛 exist. Someone helping the victim deal with a subsequent request for money recognized the scam and called to confirm the officerB次元官网网址檚 existence, a move police applaud.

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