Beware grandparents’ scam (Prince George Citizen Online)

December 11th, 2009 | Scam

If you’re a grandparent with grown grandchildren, be on the alert if you get a call implying one of them is in trouble and needs cash in hurry.It’s an emerging telephone scam that’s preying on B.C. grandparents who believe they are providing money for an emergency, but are really giving thousands of of dollars to con artists, said Lynda Pasacreta, Better Business Bureau president.”Anti-fraud …