What gives a new twist to the grandparent scam is that scammers are now using the coronavirus as a reason for having to send someone to pick up the funds.
Scammers may ask to meet at a public place or go to the victim's house to receive the money.
IRCSO warns of new scam targeting grandparents
Credit: WPTV News | West Palm Beach
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SAYS THERE'S A NEW COVID-19VERSION TO THE SO-CALLED"GRANDPARENT SCAM".
SCAMMERSARE NOW USING THE CORONAVIRUSAS A REASON FOR NEEDING MONEYSENT IMMEDIATELY.
VICTIMS AREBEING CONTACTED BY SOMEONECLAIMING TO BE A GRANDCHILD INNEED OF CASH.
THE OLD RULESSTILL APPLY - DON'T SEND CASH,GIFT CARDS OR MONEY TRANSFERS.ONE SCAMMERS GET THE MONEY -IT'S GONE.TONIGHT PATIENTS WHO BATTL