"Grandparent Scam" - Do Not Be Fooled
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The "Grandparent scam" has been around for years and has claimed a lot of victims. Scammers collect information about their potential victims on social media websites or from phishing websites. They then use the collected or harvested information about the grandparents and grandchildren to make their scam convincing.
This is why it is important that grandparents who have received emergency email messages or phone calls about their grandchildren asking for money, should always check with a family member to find out whether their loved one really need help. Or, call the grandchildren. And, should never buy cash cards, especially Green Dot MoneyPak, and send the number to strangers who are asking for money or some form of payment.
Note: Some of the names, addresses, email addresses, telephone numbers or other information in samples on this website may have been impersonated or spoofed.
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