Local authorities have advised us that there is a widely spread scam currently being operated in the area, primarily with older victims. The victim is told by the scammer that their loved one, typically a grandson or granddaughter, is in some sort of trouble, like an arrest for DUI or assault. The victim is told not to tell other family members of loved ones about the problem at the request of the grandchild.

The victims are being told to purchase bitcom coins or prepaid gift cards, which are to be sent to the scammer. We were told about one situation recently where an 88 year old woman sent $20,000 in cash by UPS to an address specified by the scammers. Fortunately in this case, UPS intercepted the shipment when the UPS driver became suspicious. Apparently the address was an abandoned building. The cash was returned to the victim.

Another scam being reported currently involves gift cards. Apparently the scammers scan the gift card information while the victim is buying the gift card in the store. Then the gift card balance is transferred by the scammer electronically.

If you have been accused of operating a scam to any other crime, call Alex Truluck. Alexander Truluck focuses his practice as a criminal defense attorney in Clearwater, Palm Harbor, Largo, Dunedin and the Tampa Bay area.

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