New bank scam tricks Royal Oak grandfather out of $26K Family sharing story to prevent others getting scammed
OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. – A Royal Oak grandfather has been a member of the Lions chain gang for more than 50 years while also caring for his wife, who has advanced Parkinson’s disease.
He is the latest victim of a sophisticated scam that even surprised cybersecurity experts.
Cybersecurity experts say scammers are using technology in new ways.
The family shared their story with Priya Mann, hoping to prevent others from getting scammed. You can watch the full report in the video at the beginning of this article.
To help the family, head to their GoFundMe page here.
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About the Author Priya Mann headshot
Priya joined WDIV-Local 4 in 2013 as a reporter and fill-in anchor. Education: B.A. in Communications/Post Grad in Advanced Journalism
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