Carys Mills Staff Reporter
A Toronto man has been charged following a police investigation into a so-called “grandparent scam.”
The investigation, which dates back to last year, was started by Peel Regional Police after several complaints were received.
Police said victims in Canada and the United States received phone calls from the suspect, who claimed to be a grandchild or other relative.
The suspect then requested urgent financial help, asking for money to be transferred and for the victim not to tell any other family members, police said.
Later, the investigation expanded to include police in Toronto.
Police are warning the public, suggesting elderly family members be made aware of similar scams.
Johnathan Hunter, 40, was arrested on Tuesday and charged with 39 counts of fraud over $5,000, fraud under $5,000, defrauding the public and conspiracy to commit an indictable offence.
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