A FUNDRAISER has been set up for an OAP persuaded by a woman posing as his granddaughter to hand over his £286 pension.

The 72-year-old gave the woman his Post Office bank card, which was used to withdraw the cash last week.

Police called it a horrible crime, which had left the elderly victim confused and out of pocket.

Now, an online fundraiser has been set up in a bid to reimburse the man.

North Swindon man Jamie Brewer, 26, launched the £300 appeal on Wednesday evening: “I felt bad for him. The old man is 72-years old.

“It’s for the community to help each other out. If it were my granddad, I would hope somebody would help him out."

I don’t know this man’s background. The appeal is just to give something back. He’s 72 and he’s not getting his pension.”

For more, visit: www.gofundme.com/72-year-old-man-had-his-post-office-money-stolen.