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Avoiding Grandparent Scams

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There is a new warning out about a scam targeting well-meaning seniors.  The "emergency" scam is designed to fool grandparents into thinking that their grandchild is hurt, arrested or stranded, and in need of money.  Paula Banks is a certified geriatric care manager and she joins us with the details on this scam and how it can be avoided.

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