Fake grandchild swindle reaches Wisconsin seniors

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Around Wisconsin, some seniors have been receiving phone calls requesting money from people claiming to be grandchildren in trouble, often overseas. Terry Bell interviews Janet Jenkins of the Wisconsin Division of Consumer Protection for more details on this scam…

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