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Kingston Police warn of ongoing “Grandparent Scam”
kingston 5/6/2026 10:10am
The Kingston Police are warning the public about an ongoing telephone scam known as the “grandparent” or “emergency” scam. On April 28, 2026, an elderly victim was defrauded of $5,500 after they were led to believe their grandson was in trouble. In this instance a suspect attended the victim
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Recent report of taxi scam in area
kingston 2/2/2026 2:40pm
The Kingston Police have been made aware of a recent taxi scam incident. On January 31, 2026, at approximately 1:00 am the complainant was walking in the area of Princess Street and Alfred Street when they were approached by an individual requesting assistance. The individual, who was described
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Police warn public about individuals posing as gas company representatives
kingston 12/1/2025 10:11am
The Kingston Police would like to make members of the public aware of a recent scam being reported in the area. On November 20, 2025, the complainant completed a form, which appeared on their social media feed, to ‘decrease their energy bill’. The complainant then received a phone call and