The Yenda man will face Griffith Court on 7 May. Photo: Oliver Jacques.
Murrumbidgee Police have charged a 19-year-old Yenda man with fraud against his own grandmother.
On Saturday (30 March), detectives arrested the man and charged him with dishonestly obtaining financial advantage.
Police will allege the man used his grandmother’s phone to make several large transfers of money from her account to his own account.
The man was granted conditional bail to appear before Griffith Local Court on 7 May.
NSW Police have warned people to be wary of fraud, with incidents on the rise in NSW. The growing use of technology and digital platforms is contributing to the increase in fraudulent activities.
NSW Police define fraud as the deliberate act of deceiving someone to gain something of value, typically money or property. It is illegal and punishable by law. Police say it can have severe financial and emotional consequences for the victims.
If you are a victim of a scam or a fraud and there is an immediate threat to life or risk of harm, police advise you to call triple zero.
If there is no immediate threat or risk to life, report the incident to your local police station in person or call the Police Assistance Line on 131 444. You can complete a Fraud Report Form prior to attending the police station.
