The process of prosecuting scammers can be a lengthy one, but Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall explained the harsh reality is many of criminals get away unscathed.
“Those who engage in this behavior typically do not live in the jurisdiction of the state of Alabama,” Marshall said. “Many of them don’t live in the continental United States.”
“The ability to prevent it from taking place to begin with is the key component for us in trying to make sure that people don’t fall victims to these crimes,” he said. Scammers are also calling grandparents, claiming their grandchild is in jail and requesting their bail be paid. Marshall explained these calls are fraudulent and prey on vulnerable people.
“Individuals who are calling to tell us really sad stories of where they have become the victim of fraud,” Marshall said.
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