More Senior Citizens falling victim to Grandma Scam
Senior citizens are not safe .Going with every scam and fraud tactics , crime artist are focusing ,How to dupe elderly .As compared to other scams grandma scam is very easy to execute as it doesn’t require any scratch.
Scam artists are taking full advantage of emotions of seniors and leaving no opportunity to take away money .
In worst example, an aged Castaic woman is the latest victim of the Grandma Scam .
This women got a telephone call from man saying that he is grandson of her and as he has rented a car ,with no insurance . He further misleads by stating that car met with an accident and he required some money to repair the car for the damages . Thus what a easy and crook tactics to fool the innocent seniors.
The same con artists was sure about the money as he have won the faith , and he calls the next day asking the unsuspecting women to send additional money for his friend who was driving the car.
But Here grandmother without knowing and verifying the personal details poured $5000 to scam artists pocket .
Taking the serious note Sheriff’s officials have issued warning regarding Grandma Scam .
-Seniors should be cautious about phone calls which sponsors schemes ,pleas involving a loved one in trouble.
-Ask specific questions and obtain addresses and telephone numbers - then verify it.
-Avoid providing any credit card details ,bank or other personal information, unless and until caller is verified.
-Call a family member or local authorities immediately.
source : the-signal.com
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