The Globe and Mail
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May 5, 2026
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Have you been the target of a grandparent scam?
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Have you been the target of a grandparent scam?
MEERA RAMAN
PUBLISHED MAY 5, 2026
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Scams are on the rise, including those targeting seniors than can wipe out a person's life savings in a short time.
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