Canton Police Searching for Scammer

VAN ZANDT COUNTY — The Canton Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a man who is considered a person of interest in the scamming of a 97-year-old. According to KETK, on March 25th, the victim was reportedly tricked into a home repair scam. Authorities said a white male in a reflective vest spoke with the homeowner and said the smart electric meter had reported electrical problems in the home. The victim wrote the suspect a check for the fake repairs. The Canton Police Department described the person of interest as a white male, 35-45 years of age, approximately 6’0” tall and weighing 165-180 pounds.

Tipsters will remain anonymous. Please contact Sgt. Michael King of the Canton Police Department at (903) 567-4991 ext. 205 or by email to MKing@CantonTex.com with any information.

Additional information regarding common scams against the elderly may be found on the FBI’s website at http://www.fbi.gov/scams-safety/fraud/seniors and on the National Council on Aging’s website at http://www.NCOA.org