“The caller may claim that the grandchild was in a car accident, has been caught with drugs, or put in jail,” the statement said. “The caller requests that money be sent immediately to get the problem solved.”
The sheriff’s office said this scam is common and “has been going around for years.”
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“If you or your families receive a call do not send money,” the statement said.
To report a “grandparents scam” call or anything else suspicious, residents can contact the sheriff’s office at 937-328-2560.
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