90 year old neighbor got call from a mark johnson. Saying her grandaughter in jail in costa rica. He is her. Public defender. Wanted her to send 800 dollars. She said she didnt have it. She was told she could write a check and maybe some on credit card. Luckily it didnt happen. But very upsetting
90 year old neighbor got call from a mark johnson. Saying her grandaughter in jail in costa rica. He is her. Public defender. Wanted her to send 800 dollars. She said she didnt have it. She was told she could write a check and maybe some on credit card. Luckily it didnt happen. But very upsetting
Educational post:
Your neighbor may have been exposed to scam #8, as described here:
http://phonehelp.2truth.com/facts_rev.html
(It is frequently called "the grandparent scam")
Remember to return here, to 800notes.com, after you look at any of the information at that site, either to post more information, or to let us know you avoided the scam, or to read any further information about that number that others may post.