Two weeks later - same scam only now the amount is $3,600.00 via Western Union and you must claim to personally know Khalil Masri of Beirut Lebanon the receiver of the funds.
Mother-in-law called me to tell me that she had received a call from my daughter saying that she had been in an accident after having one glass of wine, was in a holding cell in Tucson, and needed $4500.00 to be released. She gave the above number as the public defender to contact and send money. No actions taken. Daughter confirmed not involved in any way with statements made.
Same caller contacted an elderly woman in our city trying to get first $4500 and then $2500 in ITunes gift cards. Told elderly woman to purchase cards at grocery store and then give him numbers over the phone. Scammer told her that her grandson had been in DUI/accident and needed the transaction to get him out of jail. Warn family members of this type of scam going on, especially the elderly.
My mother was contacted a few days ago by this same number 604-360-5817. Telling her that her grandson was in jail for DUI and needed $4500. And was to contact a man named Mason and was not to tell any body about this.
received call that grand daughter was arrested on dui and was in jail all night, even "spoke with her". public defender needed $4500 to pay for damages and all charges would be dropped by the judge and the court. just go get $4500 in I tune cards and call them with the code. we would be reimbursed by the insurance company but since there was a rental car involved the money was need now and grand daughter would be released. btw blood level was slightly higher than allowed and granddaughter is a minor with a permit only. drop all charges prolly not.