Grandparent Scam

Monday, 15 January 2018

    The Macon County State's Attorney Office is alerting the public of a phone scam that's targeting the elderly.
    The office said the callers claim to be a grandchild who's been unfairly arrested in a distant area, and proceeds to beg for bond money.
    If victims question the scammer's voice, they usually claim they've suffered injuries in an accident or have a cold.
    They say if you receive a similar call, hang up because it's a scam and report it to the Elder Fraud Hotline.

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