Fraudster stole $21K from 80-year-old Ontario woman over 4 days, part of uptick in 'grandparent scams'

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A woman in Ontario’s Niagara region says she lost over $21,000 to scammers in a complex scheme that lasted four days and included an imposter posing as her grandson.

The 80-year-old is sharing her story to help others avoid getting duped.

“It was horrendous, really, what they did to me,” she said.

CBC News isn’t identifying the woman to protect her identity and safety as Niagara police search for those responsible for the scam.

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Police also say scams targeting seniors are on the rise in the region, and are warning residents and banks to be vigilant.

In the past two weeks, Niagara police say

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