Pennsylvania Man Scammed Out of $3,000

State police in Chambersburg said someone called the man claiming to be his grandson. The caller said he was arrested in Peru and needed $3,000 to get out of jail.
Dec. 6, 2011

GREENE TOWNSHIP, Monday, Dec. 5 - Police said a 91-year-old man was scammed out of $3,000.

State police in Chambersburg said someone called the man claiming to be his grandson. The caller said he was arrested in Peru and needed $3,000 to get out of jail.

Police said the man wired the money to Peru.

Anyone with information about the incident may contact police at 264-5161.

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