WebOct 5, 2024 · A would-be phone scammer, who was apparently targeting elderly people, met his match when he tried to scam one New York grandmother, who happened to be a former 911 dispatcher named Jean Ebbert. The 73-year-old woman received an odd call from a man, claiming to be her grandson, saying he was in jail for DUI and needed … WebThere is a new twist on the "virtual kidnapping" scam where people are tricked over the phone into paying ransom to free a loved one, who is actually perfectly fine. ABC's …
Scams targeting seniors: Elderly couple swindled out of $6,000 …
WebThe Grandma Who Scammed a Scammer – And Got Him Arrested Photo by Andreea Popa on Unsplash “It took about three hours of back-and-forth phone calls, maybe 15 phone … WebApr 3, 2024 · Grandparent scams in the age of Coronavirus. By. Lisa Weintraub Schifferle. Attorney, FTC, Division of Consumer & Business Education. April 3, 2024. “Grandma: I’m in the hospital, sick, please wire money right away.” “Grandpa: I’m stuck overseas, please send money.”. Grandparent scams can take a new twist – and a new sense of ... fjordur - ark resource map
Grandparent scams in the age of Coronavirus Consumer Advice
WebFeb 7, 2024 · American seniors have become the target of many scammers since the pandemic began. In fact, the FBI said the elderly were scammed for $1 billion in 2024, up from $300 million the year before. To stay connected with loved ones while isolated, more elderly people have joined social media, exposing them to fraudsters. ... Clever grandma … WebA would-be phone scammer, who was apparently targeting elderly people, met his match when he tried to scam one New York grandmother, who happened to be a former 911 … WebJan 27, 2024 · A 73 year old grandmother did not fall for the Help, your grandson is in trouble, send money scam. She told the scammer who requested payment via Venmo that she didn't have an account. She played like she really believed that her grandson had a driving accident and told the caller to come to her home to pick up the money her … fkdrivingservices