As National Grandparents’ Day approaches, Attorney General Kwame Raoul urges consumers to be aware of scams targeting older adults. Raoul is encouraging people to avoid responding to unsolicited phone calls, emails or text messages, and to hang up immediately if they are suspicious about a call.

“Scammers often prey on older adults,” Raoul said. “This Grandparents’ Day, as we celebrate all that grandparents and community elders do for our homes, workplaces, and neighborhoods, I also encourage them and their families to be informed and vigilant about avoiding financial fraud and identity theft.”