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Scam alert
Posted: 06.13.2011 at 1:16 PM
Read more:  Local, Scam Alert, Grandparent Scam, Scam Going Around Ottumwa, Canada Scam, Scam Artists Targeting Elderly, Scammers Asking Elderly for Money

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OTTUMWA, IOWA -- We've learned of a scam going around the Ottumwa area that is targeting the elderly for money.
    
A man received a call from a person claiming to be his grandson. The caller said he was arrested in Canada, and needed $3,000 for bail.
    
The scam artist had an elaborate story, saying he flew to Canada to attend a friend's funeral, and urged the man not to call his parents. Another person even got on the phone and pretended to be a police officer.
    
The victim was considering sending the money Western Union, but was stopped by a friend.
    
Before the scam artist hung up, he said “That guy just saved you $3,000.”
    
If you receive a phone call this one, you're encouraged to hang up right away.
    
Never send money, or give out any personal financial information.
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