No one has lost any money as a new scam is happening in Swan River.
On Tuesday morning, Swan River RCMP received several reports from residents who had received a call from an unknown person requesting money. The scammer pretended to be a grandchild/niece/nephew to the person answering the phone, and stated they had been in an accident.
The caller added that the other person in the collision was pregnant and taken to the hospital.
The fraudster requested upwards of $6,000. The RCMP in Swan River confirmed that the fraudster was unsuccessful in their attempts to scam money.
If you receive a suspicious call, hang up and contact your local detachment. The number in Swan River is 734-4686.
