Sunday, October 5, 2008
Bail Scam Targets Seniors
The St. Louis Business Journal warns readers of a new bail bond scam targeting seniors. The STL-BJ reports, “An 85-year-old St. Ann, Mo., woman answered her phone recently, the voice on the other end said, “Grandma?” When she replied yes, he told her, “I’m in trouble. I’m in jail in Montreal. I was arrested because the guy I was traveling with had dope in his luggage. Grandma, I need you to wire me $5,129 for bail money. Once I get back to St. Louis I can return the bail money to you.” The victim did not wire the money and contacted the Better Business Bureau. The BBB has warned senior citizens to be aware of this emerging telephone scam preying on grandparents nationwide.
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