86-year-old man nearly loses $10k in bail scam; Police share what to look out for

An 86-year-old man nearly lost $10,000 in a bail scam before police stepped in.

As reported on News Center 7 at 11:00, Engelwood police said the man got a phone call on Aug. 29 from an unknown person claiming to be his grandson.

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The caller said he had been arrested for a car accident involving a pregnant woman and needed $10,000 for bail.

Englewood Police Detective Tim Corcoran said this is a common tactic…

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