Surrey man charged in 'grandparent scam;' West Van police warn of distraction thefts (opens original article in a new tab)

A Surrey man was charged with fraud for a 'grandparent scam' targeting an 88-year-old woman, who recovered most of her money. West Vancouver police warned of a distraction theft involving a senior.

• A 21-year-old Surrey man was charged with fraud for a grandparent scam targeting a Chilliwack senior.
• The 88-year-old woman lost a significant sum but recovered most of it after a police investigation.
• West Vancouver police reported a distraction theft where a senior's valuables were stolen in a quick, staged encounter.