Toronto Police officers are warning seniors in our community to be wary of two of the most-recent types of frauds that are targeting the elderly.

Detectives from 11 Division say in the first scheme seniors are targeted at various grocery stores as they are observed by fraudsters using their pin for debit cards or purchases.

Police say the seniors are then approached in the parking lot by one or two suspects who claim to provide assistance for those loading items into their car.

“At this time seniors are being pick-pocketed for their debit card,” police said in a release. “Please be cautious and protect your PIN number.”

Police say in the second scheme the suspect claims to be a police officer, who tells victims to hold on to their cash or jewelry at home, since they have information that thieves are coming to their home or bank to commit a robbery.

“The suspects pose as police who are requesting individuals to leave money for an officer to pick up at their home for safe keeping,” according to the police.

“Anyone contacted by a person posing as a police officer or other person they must trust, do not comply with any instructions to leave money for pick up tor safe keeping.”

You can reach police at 416-808-1100.