scam targeting seniors

Another East Bay woman falls victim to 'grandson scam'
For the second time in four months, a senior at Rossmoor in Walnut Creek was targeted in the "grandson" scam. A caller pretending to be the victim's grandson said he's in jail and needs bail money, taking a total of $12,500 from the victim.
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Americans older than 60 lost $3.4 billion to scams in 2023: FBI
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Woman loses $6,000 to 'PG&E' scammers
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