The “grandchild in jail” phone scam is happening in Effingham County. According to the sheriff’s department, two people have reported the scam this week of January 11, 2021.
The caller has a young-sounding voice that claims to be in jail and needs money to bond out, or is someone claiming to be an attorney for the grandchild. Be advised that scammers can sound very convincing.
The sheriff’s office encourages you to talk with elderly family members and friends about the scam and instruct them to avoid giving the caller any information. Instead, hang up and report the call.
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