TOPEKA — The “progidal grandson” scam has returned to the area and Kansas Attorney General Steve Six issued a warning about it this morning. Coffey County Sheriff Randy Rogers said two people in the county have been victimized. The scam starts with a phone call from a male caller who claims to be a grandson in jail or a bonding company calling on behalf of a grandchild. The caller claims that the relative needs $2,500 to bond out of jail and requests that the money be wired to the caller through Western Union. Six said it’s a sophisticated scam and you should not be in any hurry to send money. If you receive such a call, report it immediately to local law enforcement or to the Attorney General’s consumer protection division at 1 (800) 432-2310.
