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Central Saanich Police Service issued a warning on social media Tuesday (Jan. 31) after receiving multiple reports that morning from community members.

Residents reported receiving phone calls from someone pretending to be a grandchild, claiming to be in jail and demanding $10,000 in bail money. The department advised residents who do receive these phone calls to hang up. 鈥淒on鈥檛 send money or give the caller any further personal information,鈥� Central Saanich police wrote in a scam alert post. 鈥淗ang up and call your grandchild, or another family member, to find out what鈥檚 really going on.鈥�

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Residents are asked to report the scam to Central Saanich Police Service by calling 250-652-4441.

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