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Toronto police arrest Quebec man over phone scam targeting seniors

Anyone with information is asked to call police or Crime Stoppers

By Nida Zafar
Toronto police arrest Quebec man over phone scam targeting seniors

A Quebec man has been charged with a phone scam targeting seniors.

According to Toronto Police, a group of people would call elderly people over the phone and pose as relatives or lawyers, demanding money to cover legal fees.

24-year-old Kevin Murenzi has been charged with fraud over $5000.

Police are asking anyone with information to contact police at 416-808-5200. People can also leave an anonymous tip at Crime Stoppers by calling  416-222-TIPS (8477) or visiting www.222tips.com.

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Source: Toronto Police 

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