{"success":true,"data":{"id":"fake-grandparent-emergency-scam","label":"Grandparent emergency scam — family member in crisis (jail/accident/stranded) + send bail/money + keep secret from family","description":"Email or call impersonating a grandchild or family member in crisis — arrested, in a car accident, stranded abroad after being robbed — requesting emergency money (bail, medical expenses, return flight) and demanding secrecy (\"don't tell the parents\"). The scammer often poses as a lawyer, doctor, or police officer \"calling on behalf of\" the relative. This scam disproportionately targets seniors over 60. FBI IC3 2024: grandparent and family emergency scams caused $220M in reported losses; actual losses are significantly underreported due to victim embarrassment. Always call the family member directly on a known number before sending any money.","tier":"danger","category":"scam","isThin":false}}