GREENWOOD, Ind. — Police in Johnson County are investigating an attempted fraud in Greenwood around 5 p.m. Monday.
An elderly woman was notified her grandson was in jail and she needed to pay $2,200 to secure his release. When the caller learned the woman could not drive, he arranged a cab to pick her up so she could get the money. The cab driver called to confirm the fare and spoke to the woman’s daughter. The daughter and the cab driver determined it was a scam. Later the woman’s grandson came over to assure her he was not in any trouble.
Johnson County Sheriff Doug Cox advises residents to always check with a family member or trusted friend in situations like these.