Grandparent Scam resurfaces in Summerside

Summerside Police are warning that the so-called  “Grandparent Scam” has resurfaced in the Summerside area. On Monday, Summerside Police received a report from a person indicating that they had paid out $6500 after receiving a call from someone saying that their grandchild had been in a collision and needed the funds for a lawyer and bail. Police urge anyone who receives similar calls to check the authenticity of the information before sending any money, and to report these types of incidents to police.  The incident reported remains under investigation.