
02/08/2025
Media Release
Date: 02/07/2025
From: Polk County Sheriff’s Office
Re: “Grandparents” Scam
On 02/07/2025, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office received information from law enforcement in the region regarding a scam affecting our area. Scammers are contacting residents and claiming a family member is in legal trouble and they need money. The scammers are primarily targeting elderly residents. This scam has been common in our area, however, reports are indicating the scammers are potentially imitating “bail bondsman”, sometimes showing up in person to collect the money and other times requesting it by mail.
If you receive a similar call, or you suspect you are a victim of this scam, you can contact the Polk County Sheriff’s Office at 218-281-0431.