Fraud Costs Kenilworth Seniors More than $10K
Police warn to be cautious of phony phone calls for help.
Two Kenilworth seniors were victimized phone scams between Feb. 2 and 4, wiring more than $10,000 to help people they believed were their friends or family members. The Kenilworth police department issued a warning about the “Grandparents Scam,” a common scheme detailed on Western Union’s Consumer Protection guide. Callers target seniors, often impersonating their grandchild and asking the senior to wire thousands of dollars to help deal with an emergency like an arrest or accident. Earlier: Wilmette Man Ordered to Pay $825K For Fraud “They want to help their family member; they’re going to do whatever they can to help them out,” said Sgt. David Miller. “When you start pulling at the heartstrings, they’re very vulnerable. People should …
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