# Winnipeg Seniors Fall Victim to Grandparent Scam

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Podcast: [Canada News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/canada-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7590263)
Published: 2026-06-08T08:09:59+00:00
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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: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f16e180eaff98cb6

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