We’d like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum.
This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are – or become – political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.
📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!
The Forum now has a brand new text editor, adding a bunch of handy features to use when creating posts. Read more in our how-to guide
Gran being scammed what can we do?
Comments
-
Op, your gran is now on whats known as a 'suckers list', every dodgy type going will be sending her these letters, they won't stop till they've bled her dry.
I would also intercept her mail, but unless she wants to stop herself, there is very little you can do....good luck xxx0 -
Can you ask your local community support officer to come around and have a chat to he or even show her all the info on the net about these scams0
-
Whatever the letter of the law regarding post, I would definitely protect her from these vermin by opening the mail. You will be able to recognise personal letters and the normal bills. I would definitely open the rest and bin it. It's a sad world when people prey on the elderly like this.Je suis sabot...0
This discussion has been closed.
Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply
Categories
- All Categories
- 354K Banking & Borrowing
- 254.3K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
- 455.2K Spending & Discounts
- 247K Work, Benefits & Business
- 603.6K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
- 178.3K Life & Family
- 261.1K Travel & Transport
- 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
- 16.1K Discuss & Feedback
- 37.7K Read-Only Boards