Warning Signs
- The person claiming to be your grandchild asks you to send money immediately.
- The call comes late at night, when scammers figure an older person may get confused more easily.
Tips to Help Avoid a Grandparent Scam
- Ask questions someone else is unlikely to be able to answer, like the name of your grandchild's first pet.
- Say you’ll call right back, then call your grandchild’s usual phone number.
- Contact other family members and see whether they can verify the story.
- Trust your instincts. If something doesn’t feel right, it probably isn’t.
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