Education Statewide SMP Hawaii

Grandparent/Family Emergency Scam

Starting with a frantic phone call from a fraudster pretending to be the victim's grandchild. Scammers sometimes prey on grandparents by claiming their family members are in jail or in trouble and need money quickly.

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scammer may say "hi grandma " hoping that you actually have a grandson. if you ask "david is or been in a car accident states from another country. they want your money now.

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