CCI Manitoba Chapter News
March 24, 2025 - CCI Manitoba News
Fraud awareness — more on grandparent scams
Since many seniors and grandparents live in Manitoba condos, it is worthwhile posting this article from CBC News.
Grandparent scams steal millions from seniors. Organized crime made Montreal a hotbed for them, CBC News, 2025-03-19
Scam networks using call centres to target seniors have reappeared in Montreal recently.
The article emphasizes the organized crime aspect, so organized that they have call centres. The article indicates the typical sam amount of $9000 which falls below the threshold for FINTRAC reporting.
March is fraud awareness month. Don't become a victim — be informed.
