Episode
Winnipeg Seniors Fall Victim to Grandparent Scam
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- Jun 8, 2026
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- 85
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Summary
Two seniors in Winnipeg fell victim to a devastating grandparent scam, losing over $10,000 after being tricked into sending cash to fake bail funds for a “grandson” in a car accident. Their daughter, a banking professional, insists TD Bank should have flagged the suspicious transfers — but the bank says they can’t reverse the transactions since the account holders authorized them. With emergency scams already costing Canadians over $800,000 this year — and likely much more since most victims never report — this case is a chilling reminder: never send money based on a phone call — always verify with a direct, trusted contact. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f16e180eaff98cb6