Ageing in Action hosts, Lisette Wirta, Gwen Price and Joy Wirta welcome back Lise Landry, Senior Liaison with the Greater Sudbury Police Service (GSPS) to discuss scams in our region; from Grandparents Scams to the best ways to avoid becoming a victim of a scam.

If you have an elderly parent or grandparent, especially one who does not have
regular access to the Internet or social media - sit down with them and explain to
them that these scams exist. They might be completely unaware.

If you receive strange emails, texts or phone calls that appear to be fraudulent, or if you think you or someone you know has been a victim of fraud, please report it to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501.

If you lost money from a scam (under $5,000), report it to GSPS online at https://www.gsps.ca/en/crime-prevention-and-community-safety/fraud-and-scams.aspx

If the fraud exceeds $5,000, report it to GSPS via our non-emergency line at 705-
675-9171.