Few things raise my hackles as much as folks preying upon older folks. My dear neighbor fell prey to the oft-used "Gram, it's me, (insert grandchild's name). I'm in trouble and I need $2500 or they're going to throw me in jail. Can you please wire me the money as soon as you can?" scam.... almost twice. Thankfully, she called me first the second time they tried it, and I had her call her grandson directly to confirm that he was fine. My father has come close to falling for things a few...

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