Police warn ‘Grandparent Scam’ on the rise, elderly victim allegedly scammed of $13k cash

SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – The Shreveport Police Department (SPD) is investigating an elderly fraud case involving an elderly resident who was scammed out of over $13,000.

SPD detectives have released images of a suspect believed to be connected to the crime and are appealing to the public for assistance in identifying her.

According to police, the victim received multiple phone calls from a male impersonating her grandchild.

The caller claimed he was in jail and urgently needed bond money for his release…

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