萨斯喀彻温警方发现祖父母利用假冒家庭紧急事件 偷老人钱财的骗局呈上升趋势。 Police in Saskatchewan probe a rise in grandparent scams using fake family emergencies to steal money from seniors.

北Battleford和Moose Jaw的警方正在调查针对老年居民的“祖父母”骗局激增的情况, Police in North Battleford and Moose Jaw are investigating a surge in "grandparent" scams targeting elderly residents, where fraudsters impersonate family members in urgent distress, using real names to build trust. Scammers迫使受害者通过礼品卡、Bitcoin或亲自提款机迅速寄钱,有时冒充警察或律师。 Scammers pressure victims to send money quickly via gift cards, Bitcoin, or in-person cash pickups, sometimes posing as police or lawyers. 当局警告不要遵守紧急要求,强调通过可信赖的联系人核实索赔要求,并敦促公众报告可疑电话。 Authorities warn against complying with urgent demands, emphasize verifying claims through trusted contacts, and urge the public to report suspicious calls. 嫌疑人的身份已经确定,照片已经公布;警方正在向公众寻求信息。 A suspect has been identified and a photo released; police are seeking information from the public.