The Regina Police Service is warning residents of an increase of incidents regarding the grandparent scam.

During two separate incidents, elderly victims have received a call from someone posing as their grandchild and the grandchild requested money. The calls involved a story that the grandchild has been in an accident and needs money to pay for lawyers, bail or to avoid further prosecution.

In both cases a person who is claiming to be a “courier” arrived at the victim’s home to pick up cash. Officers say if you receive this type of call do not send or agree to have someone pick up money.

Officers suggest asking the caller a few personal questions that only your grandchild would know the answer to. Hang up the phone and call your grandchild or another trusted family member to verify the claims or requests.

The Regina Police Service encourages you to talk to your family members and elderly loved ones to help spread the word about grandparent and other emergency scams.