CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) – West Virginia’s Attorney General is sending out a warning about a scam that often surfaces during the holiday season.
Attorney General Patrick Morrisey urges residents to be wary of calls claiming grandchildren need help.
Scammers have been known to call senior citizens pretending to be their grandchild.
Others claim to be law enforcement with news about a loved one. They often indicate the grandchild in question is in another state or country and in dire need of money due to an emergency. Schemers have also been known to use the holiday travel season to scam senior citizens with calls that their loved one is stuck somewhere in route to visit and needs money.
“Most grandparents would do anything to help a grandchild in trouble because they are incredibly generous to family members in need,” Attorney General Morrisey said. “That’s why it’s so important to exercise caution when receiving such calls. Think carefully before handing over money in these situations.”
Consumers can follow these tips to avoid becoming a victim:
Anyone who believes they have been the victim of a scam should contact the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division at 800-368-8808.
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