06/16/2026
The call sounds exactly like your grandchild.
The voice is panicked. The story is urgent. The need is immediate.
None of it is real — but the money that gets wired is.
FRG Fraud Typology Reclassification Index™ — Part 2 of 17:
The Grandparent Scam.
A fraudster impersonates a grandchild — or another family member — claiming to be in distress: arrested, injured, or stranded. An urgent wire transfer or cash pickup is demanded before the victim has time to verify.
With AI voice cloning, the "grandchild's" voice is now nearly indistinguishable from the real thing.
This one is personal. It's designed to be.
The best protection is a family code word — a phrase only your real family knows. However, I strongly suggest implementing whatever method works for you.
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