Google it and understand it. My mom just got hit for $3000. Since her grandkids are all young the scammers convinced her I was in trouble and in jail in Canada My "lawyer" convinced her he could take care of everything too keep it quiet. They also got someone on the phone who convinced her it was me, crying a lot etc. Stressed to not call other family members too help keep it quiet even though my brother and his wife live near by, their daughter is a local police officer and two cousins who could have helped verify I was ok.

The thing that stopped the process is her bank would not let her have any money from her savings that I jointly control with her. Her checking account was drained when she got green dot credit cards from multiple locations. At that point she called my bro and between the bank emoloyees and my bro convinced her it was a scam.

I am so greatful nothing happened to her as she was frantically driving around getting the credit cards. The money can be replaced and she has plenty in her savings. I think she like many of our parents are fiercely independent and don't want to admit when it is time for more control.

Lessons learned. Should have changed her phone number years ago and unlisted it. Let her know under no circumstances is she needing to keep the property for anyone in the family. Remind her that her three boys she has raised have all done well and am not needing financial assistance in any way. Probably time to seriously discuss living options other that by her self in the country. The home could always be rented for extra income and she could live closer in town with more people her own age.