Recent patterns show this number repeatedly targeting seniors with a fabricated jail‑release story, often citing a public defender named Stanley Crawford or Richard Carmichael. Victims are urged to wire funds via MoneyGram or Western Union to Bolivia or the Dominican Republic, exploiting familial concern. Callers typically know a relative’s name, adding credibility before demanding cash. To protect loved ones, verify any arrest claim directly with law enforcement, never send money without confirming the identity of the alleged attorney, and educate elders on red‑flag tactics like urgency and secrecy. Reporting each incident to the FTC, local police, and the FCC helps build a case against the organized scam network.
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In 2013, a report was made about this number, and now, two years later, I'm experiencing similar issues, with calls claiming to be from a grandparent
Recently, a scammer contacted me with a story about a funeral, similair to the one about the grandson in jail, I lambasted him and he hung up imediatly
There was a question regarding the location where your grandson was supposed to be incarcerated.
If all the individuals who have fallen victim to this scam from 403 616 5668 were to come together and share their experiences, including the amounts lost and the parties involved, it's possible that the authorities might take notice and investigate further; for those interested in collaborating, contact can be made via geobrtiggs@yahoo.com.
As a caregiver, I assisted my client in dealing with a panic-inducing call claiming her grandson was in jail, but after investigating the names provided, I found it to be a scam and advised against sending any money.
I received a call from Stanley Crawford regarding an alcohol-related accident involving my minor son, but the call raised significant suspicions, and I was unable to verify any information; as per the FBI's request, it should be reported to the FCC and the Attorney General.
Someone attempted to scam my grandmother using this same tactic, and research suggests that they may be obtaining names from a list, possibly related to a cruise ship or similar entity
A similair incident occured with a number from the Dominican Republic, where a person named Richard Carmichael asked me to call back a goverment agency, which i beleive was a scam.
Guys from this number dont seem to be located in Canada, they use call forwarding, hopefully they get cought soon.
Apparently, a photo of Gilmar Lino Alvarado is associated with this number, although it's unclear if he's involved.
Local law enforcement and the FCC advised reporting the scam to the FTC, highlighting inconsistencies in the scammer's claims, such as Walmart's alleged use of Money Gram instead of Western Union, and the transfer of funds to an individual in Bolivia.
My mom recieved a call from a person claimin to be my son, sayin he was in a car accident and needed $2000, but it didnt sound like him, thats a terrible scam targetin elderly people
The process of transferring money involves taking it to a retail store like Wallmart, which utilizes a money transfer service called "MONEY GRAM". Any store that subscribes to this service can deliver the money to the recipient, who must provide a reference number, show ID, and sign for it. The pickup location can be anywhere, including the United States or Canada. However, it's worth noting that the person collecting the money can potentially use a fake ID, but their signature can be used as evidence if they're caught.
Unfortunately, I was a victim of a scam where the caller claimed my grandson was in jail and needed $2700 sent to Bolivia, posing as a public defender named Richard Carmichael.
Besides Stanley Crawford, Richard Charmichael is also using this phone number, it's pretty suspisous.
The lady who posted earlier was wise to recognize the scam, unlike me, as I fell victim to the same verbal tactics and lost $2700; it would be beneficial if you could report this incident to both your local police and the Calgary Police to help put an end to this operation
I got scammed by Richard Carmichael, at 403 -616-5668, and i lost 2700 dollers, i made a police report, you should do the same
Advice was given to take formal action following a potential scam or fraud incident, likely referring to filing a police report for procedural and protective purposes.
A scammer impersonating my son called my parents, claiming to be in jail, and they unfortunately sent $2800 to Bolivia before I intervened
A scam attempt was made targeting my mom, involving a fake call from my purported son in jail and a follow-up from a 'detention officer' asking for a money wire to Bolivia for his release, but the suspicious nature of the call was evident, and the advice given was to dismiss further calls.
My mother also fell victim to a scam attempt by Stanley Crawford, where they attempted to extort $2,800 under false pretenses of a DUI arrest. A red flag was raised when they provided incorrect names, highlighting the importance of verifying information through personal questions.
My 87-year-old grandmother recieved a call from this number, the person posing as my brother, and it was very convincing
A scam was perpetrated by an individual claiming to be a public defender, resulting in financial loss and a warning to others
A scam attempt was made, falsely claiming that the person was in jail, but the grandparents were not deceived
My mother received a call with a similar scenario, and the caller instructed her not to disclose the conversation
Warning: be cautious of this number
It's a grandparents car wreck scam, my parents got scammed last thursday, be carefull and verify informations before sending any money
A recent incident involved in-laws being scammed by a similar tactic just two days ago
This number is asociated with a scam targeting grandparents about car wrecks in Bolivia.
