WATCH OUT FOR “GRANDPARENT PHONE SCAM”
Several Roane County residents and surrounding areas report scammers contacting them by phone claiming to represent a bonding company. The caller explains a grandchild has been arrested and needs bond money to get out of jail or money for an attorney. The scammer even offers to come to the potential victims home to collect the money. If you receive one of these calls, call your local sheriff’s department and report it.