Morris County Resident Loses $6K Cash In ‘Grandparent Scam,’ Sketch Of Driver Released

Recognize this sketch? Police say it depicts the driver involved in a recent ‘grandparent scam’ that robbed a Morris County resident of $6,000 cash.

Valerie Musson

04/28/2023 2:44 p.m.

Morris Plains Police said the scam occurred on Monday, March 27.

The victim received a call stating that her grandson “was currently in police custody following a serious motor vehicle crash and a payment was needed for his release.”

The caller then elaborated, claiming that both drivers were serious condition, before stating that $15,000 would be required to have her grandson released and have a courier pick up the money.

Though the victim didn’t have the full amount, she gave $6,000 cash to someone identified only as “George” who arrived in a gray SUV shortly after the call and then drove off.

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Anyone with information is asked to contact the Morris County Sheriff’s CrimeStoppers or call (973)-COP-CALL. Callers could receive a reward of up to $1,000.

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