GLENDORA — A con artist tried, but failed, to steal $3,000 from a Glendora couple by calling them and claiming to be their grandson arrested in Mexico, officials said.
The couple, a 69-year-old woman and an 80-year-old man, received a call about 8:30 a.m. at their home in the 600 block of Hunters Trail, Glendora police Lt. Joe Ward said.
The caller identified himself as the couple’s grandson, and claimed he’s been arrested for drunken driving in Mexico and needed $3,000 for bail, the lieutenant said.
The couple soon realized the person on the phone was not their grandson and hung up on the caller before reporting the incident to police, Ward said.
Wednesday’s incident was only the most recent example of a prolific scam targeting older residents throughout the nation.
Police urge residents to be cautious when asked to send money, and pay attention to their instincts when they think something may be wrong.