Media Release for Thursday, May 21, 2026

Calls for Service:
(May 20 at 8:00am – May 21 at 8:00am) 113

Grandparent Scam Warning

A warning from the Peterborough Police Service after several Grandparent Scams were reported.

Officers received two calls for service from seniors reporting they had just received a call from an unsolicited person indicating a family member was in trouble with the law and required money to be released.  No money was lost and in both cases it was recognized as a scam. 

A reminder to residents to be hyper vigilant about unsolicited phone calls, text or communication.  

If you receive such a call remember:

• Law enforcement agencies will never ask you for money or cryptocurrency
• Resist the urgency
• Talk to a trusted person about what is going on
• Do not respond to requests for personal information such as banking info, passwords or your SIN number

If no money is lost, please report the call to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.  If you are a victim of a scam please call your local police service.  Peterborough Police Service can be reached through the non-emergency line at 705-876-1122 x225.  Frauds can also be reported online at peterboroughpolice.ca

Sandra Dueck
Manager, Strategic Communication Services
Peterborough Police Service
876@peterboroughpolice.ca
705-876-1122 x217

How to report a crime:
There are several ways to report a crime to the Peterborough Police Service.

• Emergency call 9-1-1
• Non-emergency call 705-876-1122 x225
• Online through the official Online Reporting Portal at  www.peterboroughpolice.com/online-reporting where you can also upload photos and/or video.

Or you can report anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or www.stopcrimehere.ca

Learn more about what is happening in your community through the Community Safety Map. 

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