Toronto police are warning the public about a telephone scam that has been targeting elderly members of the city’s Russian-speaking community.According to investigators, suspects have been calling victims while impersonating family members, friends, or acquaintances. The caller claims to be in urgent trouble — often citing a car accident or medical emergency — and demands immediate financial assistance.Police say victims are instructed to gather large sums of cash and deliver it to a stranger at a designated location. In several cases, the suspect has arrived in a vehicle to collect the money. To prevent victims from verifying the story, the scammer keeps them on the phone throughout the ordeal.Related:Police warn of telephone scam where caller is impersonating Toronto police officersAuthorities are urging residents to remain vigilant and to treat such calls with caution.“If you receive a suspicious call of this nature, hang up immediately and report it to the police,” TPS said in a statement.Police are reminding the public that legitimate emergencies involving family members will never require cash to be handed over to strangers.