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Gran being scammed what can we do?

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  • jess1974
    jess1974 Posts: 1,019 Forumite
    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 xxx
  • kegg_2
    kegg_2 Posts: 522 Forumite
    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 scams
  • 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...
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