New strategy uses grandkids to outsmart con artists in grandparent scams

Each year, older Americans lose millions of dollars to scam artists pretending to be loved ones who need money while traveling, but a new weapon is being used to stop the scammers in their tracks. Peter Greenberg reports.

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My grandson who doesn't drink and told us he was arrested on a DUIL. I knew worked all night and was home asleep in bed has called us from both Virginia and California. The second time my late wife gave me the phone. "Grandpa, I'm going to give you a number where you can send the bail money." Yes, give me that number so I can give it to the FBI. click