(Corner Brook, NL) September 3, 2025 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) is advising the community of an investigation into a grandparent scam in Irishtown-Summerside.

On Saturday (Aug. 30), shortly before 9 p.m., the RNC received a report of potential fraud that had occurred the day prior. A woman attended RNC Headquarters in Corner Brook to advise that she had received a phone call from a person she believed to be her grandson, stating he had been in an accident and needed a large sum of money. She later received a call from someone claiming to be a lawyer, requesting a larger sum of money.

At approximately 8:30 p.m. on Friday (Aug. 29), a man she did not know came to her residence in Irishtown-Summerside to pick up the money. He was described as a person of colour, approximately 6’0” tall with a medium build, and was wearing a flannel jacket. After obtaining the money he was seen walking toward Main Street. Anyone with information to assist the investigation is asked to call the RNC at 709-637-4100.

The RNC is reminding the public that should you receive a call of this nature; remember that no law enforcement agency or public official would never demand money over a phone call as part of any judicial or investigation process. If you receive such a phone call, end the call and contact your loved one directly.

Anyone who thinks they, or someone they know, may be the victim of fraud is asked to report it to police immediately. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com. You can also report suspected fraudulent activity to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501.

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File # 2025-59963

 

Cst. James Cadigan, #775
Public Communications Officer
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca
709-729-8658