Elderly couple conned out of $6,000 after scammers impersonate grandson and pick up cash in-person

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Elderly couple conned out of $6,000 after scammers impersonate grandson and pick up cash in-person
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The son-in-law of the couple in their 90s said the scammers called from a spoofed number, claiming to be their grandson who had just hit a pregnant lady, and needed $3,000 for a lawyer.

Family members said a scammer called the couple from a spoofed number around 11:18 a.m., claiming to be their grandson.An elderly couple is out $6,000 after being targeted by scammers who impersonated their grandson, claiming to be in jail after a car accident.

Family members said a scammer called the couple from a spoofed number around 11:18 a.m., claiming to be their grandson. Mr. Garcia withdrew $3,000 in cash from the bank. When he couldn't drive any farther to meet with the scammers at a designated location, he asked them to come pick up the money at his house, and they did.

Garza admitted that he's let the scam that victimized his family get to him, especially with all the hard work his father-in-law has put in.

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