What can grandparents do to avoid phone scams?

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Rich Kolko, a WINK News investigative journalist with over 20 years experience in the FBI, shares tips for grandparents to avoid being scammed.

Access this FBI article, Don’t let it happen to you, to learn more tips grandparents can use to protect themselves.

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