Elderly Dayton Woman Scammed

An elderly Dayton woman was scammed during a phone call Wednesday from what she thought was a grandson.

Betty Slagle, 80, thought she was talking to a jailed grandson in Mexico at approximately 4:10PM August 10 and that was told he would be released after sending two money orders for his release from prison. She sent two money orders totaling $5,100 to the address, but found out the men on the other end of the conversation were impersonators.

Armstrong County Detective Paul Rearick reminds everyone that this type of scam is being done throughout the United States and has made its way into Armstrong County. If you receive a telephone call asking you to provide financial support, before you send it, please contact the Pennsylvania State Police or the Sheriff’s office.

categories Police Clipboard | jweaver August 12, 2011

3 Comments

  • By curious george, August 13, 2011 @ 10:15 PM

    I feel bad for this woman, but this has been on the news so much lately that has she been in a cave and hasn;t heard about it. Maybe her family should have her checked for dementia/alzheimer’s or be monitoring her finances and her affairs.

  • By curious george, August 13, 2011 @ 10:16 PM

    Not to mention the fact that she should know her own grandson;s voice and whether or not he’s in Mexico, HELLO wake-up and figure this out!!!

  • By fordcitygirl, August 14, 2011 @ 11:01 PM

    Until you are her. You have not right to judge her.My mom does not know every single place her grandson go too.

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