The OPP is issuing a warning and seeking the public’s assistance in relation to several emergency scams investigations in Orillia and surrounding Townships.
On July 15th the victim received a call from a male falsely identifying himself as her grandson.
The fraudster advised the victim that their grandson had been arrested for drug-related offenses and was subsequently going to be held for a bail hearing. The fraudster then advised the victim that a payment of $6,000 was mandatory for his release. A male also spoke to the victim on the phone impersonating the grandson. Arrangements were made and a female attended the victim’s residence to collect the money.
Members of the public are cautioned that officers would never attend a residence to obtain bail money.
Investigators are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the female and the vehicle.
The female is described as:
• 20 years of age
• East Asian ethnicity
• Dark eyes
• Brown hair
• Wearing a white COVID mask
• 5’5′ tall
Vehicle is described as:
• Small light brown SUV
Anyone with information pertaining to this investigation is asked to contact the Haliburton Highlands OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or 705 286-1431, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or https://www.khcrimestoppers.com.