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Edmonton man charged in Winnipeg grandparent scams targeting seniors
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- An Edmonton man faces sexual assault charges following a Winnipeg police investigation into grandparent scams.
- Three adults in their 80s were targeted between Aug. 17 and 22 with calls from someone posing as their grandson.
- The scammer claimed the grandson needed bail money after being arrested, convincing victims to hand over cash and coins.
- A man visited the first victim's home four times to collect money, gold and silver coins.
- Police found the suspect in a vehicle near the third victim's home after family members discovered the scam.
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