Oxford County OPP are again warning the public about the "grandparent scam."

On Wednesday, an individual in Zorra Township was contacted by a suspect attempting get a money transfer through Western Union.

OPP say the scammers pose as a court clerk and claim their child is in trouble with the law.

The victim in this case did not fall for the scam and contacted police.

Police are reminding the public that these types of scams are becoming more common. Anyone who experiences a call similar to this should just hang up.

For more information you can visit the Canadian Anti-Fraud Center’s website.