Sheriff warns of rise in ‘grandparent scams’ targeting older residents

Jan. 24—The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office has received multiple reports recently of "grandparent scams" targeting older residents in the county Residents have fallen victim to this scam, resulting in significant financial losses, said Sheriff Rob Streck, who emphasizes the importance of awareness and caution. Scammers deploy deceptive tactics, posing as a grandchild to exploit emotions …