In Walnut Creek, Calif., a senior named Donna was a victim of the 'grandson' scam, receiving calls from someone impersonating her grandson who claimed to be in jail. The fraudster, posing as her grandson, manipulated her emotions and urged her to send bail money. Donna complied, handing over $7,500 in cash to a courier despite warnings from her bank. The scam caused her to question how her personal information was accessed and highlighted the increasing vulnerability of seniors to such deceptive schemes, resulting in significant financial losses.
When I received a call from a mysterious number and heard the voice that sounded exactly like my grandson, I was convinced - it felt so real.
After handing over the cash, I was left wondering how they could have gotten my phone number and why I didn't see the red flags.
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