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Shiawassee County warns of phone scam targeting grandparents

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DURAND, Mich. (AP) — Authorities in Shiawassee County are warning residents about a phone scam that is targeting grandparents.

The county sheriff's office issued the alert after receiving several reports that elderly residents of Owosso and Durand have received calls from a young man asking that they send him money so he can post bond to get out of jail.

If you receive a call like this, report it to police.