Montana police warn residents about “grandparent scam” in Anaconda

Posted on February 28, 2013 • Filed under: Phone Scam, Scam, United States

As reported by Mtstandard.com, a well-known telephone scam targeting senior citizens is once again making the rounds in Anaconda. Police Chief Tim Barkell said two residents received separate calls Monday that their granddaughter was in an accident out of state and needed money right away – a variation of what is commonly known as the “grandparent scam.” Read Article

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