Trumbull Man Nearly Scammed Out of $8,500

TRUMBULL, CT — A Trumbull grandfather was nearly scammed out of $8,000 after someone called falsely claimed that his grandson was in jail.

The elderly resident got a call from a man who identified himself as a Boston Police officer. The "officer" told the man that he had to send $8,500 for bond money to an address in Boston after his grandson was arrested for a DUI.

The resident sent cash via the U.S. Postal Service. He made contact with a family member and found out his grandson was in fact not incarcerated. Postal Inspection Service workers were able to intercept the piece of mail before the cash made it to the scammer.

Trumbull Police ask residents if this happens to them to do the following:

 Slow down, remain calm, get the callers information and tell them you’ll call them back

 Try to contact the grandchild or other relatives to confirm even if asked not to

 Call the police agency involved for confirmation

 Tell the caller you will have someone deliver the money in person

 If still unable to confirm, contact your local police for assistance.

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