Red Deer RCMP are warning the public about an increase in reports of the ‘Grandparent Scam’, a deceitful tactic where fraudsters impersonate family members in distress to pressure victims, often seniors, into sending money.
Since April 2024, your Alberta RCMP’s Community Safety and Well-being Branch (CSWB) has been piloting the Virtual Opioid Dependency Program (VODP) program in Red Deer to assist those facing opioid dependency with initial-stage intervention services.
Red Deer RCMP seek public assistance in locating missing person
Red Deer RCMP is seeking public assistance in locating missing 30-year-old Sheridan Svederus. Sheridan was last seen in Red Deer on June 15, 2025, at 6:50 p.m. There is concern for her well-being.
Red Deer, Alta. – Red Deer RCMP reminds residents about the importance of staying vigilant as fraudsters are finding new ways to scam unsuspecting victims.