Older Adults & Families · Lesson 7
Grandchild, Child and Family-Emergency Scams
Call the relative directly using a known number. Consider a private family verification phrase.
- A caller may claim to be a grandchild or child who needs urgent help.
- Requests can involve bail, medical care, travel, gift cards, cryptocurrency or wire transfers.
- Voice cloning and compromised accounts can make impersonation more convincing.
Call the relative directly using a known number. Consider a private family verification phrase.
This is Lesson 7 of the Financial Scams Education Series (Older Adults & Families). Continue with Medicare, Health and Insurance Scams.
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