This is WPS After Hours, an informative, relaxed insight into policing and community.  

In this episode, Detective Tasha Sullivan of the Financial Crimes Unit joins us to talk about the grandparent scam (also known as the emergency scam) – and why you should just hang up the phone!

This episode may be particularly of interest to our senior audience or anyone who has a senior connection with a senior in their life. This could include family members,

Links you can use:

Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre: https://antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/index-eng.htm

Winnipeg Police Service Frauds & Scams: https://www.winnipeg.ca/police/crime-prevention/safety-tips

Winnipeg Police Online Reporting: https://www.winnipeg.ca/police/services/report-crime