Fredericton police look to identify suspect of interest in ‘grandparent scam’ investigation

Police in Fredericton are trying to identify a suspect of interest in connection to a recent “grandparent scam” investigation.

Police have released three surveillance images taken on Jan. 6 just before 2 p.m., showing the individual they’re trying to identify.

Fredericton suspect 3 Fredericton police are trying to identify a suspect of interest in connection to a recent “grandparent scam” investigation. Police have released three surveillance images taken from Jan. 6, 2025 showing the individual they’re trying to identify. (Source: Fredericton Police Force)

Police say the investigation is in relation to a case of fraud at Venus Court, on the city’s southside.

Fredericton suspect 1 Fredericton police are trying to identify a suspect of interest in connection to a recent “grandparent scam” investigation. Police have released three surveillance images taken from Jan. 6, 2025 showing the individual they’re trying to identify. (Source: Fredericton Police Force)

Anybody with information is asked to contact the Fredericton Police Force at 506-460-2300, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Generally defined, a “grandparent scam” involves somebody impersonating or falsely representing a family member in distress who claims to need money immediately. The scam usually targets seniors.

Last week, Fredericton police reported 11 serious fraud or scam complaints so far in 2025. In 2024, police responded to 350 scams and fraud complaints costing residents in the Fredericton area more than $500,000.

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