Lethbridge seniors targeted by scammers, police say

An increasing number of Lethbridge seniors are being targeted by scammers and police are warning the public to take precautions. Officials say over the past week, they've had reports from three residents whose losses to scammers total more than $26,000. The emergency scam or grandparent scam usually involves a situation where fraudsters contact victims over the phone, pretending to be a family member – usually a grandchild – and say they are in trouble and need money. "The caller may