Kent Police warn of 'sob story' scammers targeting the elderly

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Kent Police are warning the public about a scam targeting the elderly after an officer thwarted a suspected fraudster from stealing $2,000 from a local senior citizen.

In a social media post, Kent Police described it as a "sob story" scam where a person pretends to be a penniless victim of crime, hoping to convince the real victim to give them money.If the scammer is successful in their request, police say they will then ask for more money, offering fake gold jewelry or a fake Rolex watch as collateral until they can repay the money.

Police responded to the BECU, but say the suspect fled in his vehicle before he could be identified.Police described the suspect as a man with black hair, between the age of 45 and 50. His vehicle was a white Mercedes SUV with an unknown plate.Kent Police urge the public to warn elderly family members/friends about this scam. Seniors are advised to walk away if they are ever approached by a potential fraudster, and to immediately report it.

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