Telephone scams targeting senior citizens are on the rise in northern Manitoba recently,  an area with very few reports previously.

Over the past few months, four elderly Flin Flon residents have reported receiving such calls.

In two of the cases, thousands of dollars were sent to the scammer through the mail.  Another victim’s transaction was intercepted in time and returned. It is unknown at this time if all the cases are directly related.

RCMP remind Manitobans to be suspicious of telephone calls that require you to immediately take action and request bail money for a family member in distress.

Hang up the phone and contact your family member directly on the number you have in your contact list.

And be cautious of what you post online. Scammers can use details shared on social media platforms and dating sites for targeting purposes.