Increase in scams targeting seniors

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Note: A photo is included of a courier and vehicle who picked up money from a victim in a recent scam. Police would like to talk to this individual. Any information on his identity can be reported to 902-490-5020.

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Police have responded to an increased number of scams targeting seniors this week and are warning of advancements in the way scammers build trust with victims.

In each incident, the victim receives a call from someone pretending to be a family member indicating that they have been arrested and are in jail. In recent incidents, scammers have used artificial intelligence to clone a loved one’s voice.

Another person representing themselves to be from the legal system then becomes involved and informs the victim that they need to pay money to have …

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Posted: May 30, 2025 - 10:17 am
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