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Don't Be Fooled by the 'Grandson Scam'
Police advise watch out for the scam targeting the elderly.

Adam joined Patch in November 2010, launching Shorewood Patch as editor. After a four-year stint in the U.S. Air Force as a military cop, he began studying journalism at Laramie County Community College in Cheyenne, Wyo. obtaining an associated degree in 2005. He continued studying journalism at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, obtaining his bachelors degree. Adam interned as a multimedia reporter at My Community NOW Newspapers covering community news in the Milwaukee metro area for about a year, prior to joining Patch.
Adam has been married for eight years and has two children, seven-years and two-years-old.
Police advise watch out for the scam targeting the elderly.

The Red Raiders hoist the WIAA Sectional Championship trophy, ending the Greyhounds' season Thursday night.
Following fire at British-style tavern, the former pub's two managers and longtime friends realized their local slice of home in Three Lions Pub.
Customer appreciation deal will feed the masses.
A roundup of the latest from the Shorewood police reports.
The latest reports from the North Shore Fire Department.
Shorewood woman facing two felony counts for unauthorized use of personal identification was back in court Oct. 31.
School district could actually see an increase in state aid from the same error that has village officials scrambling to avoid a $2 million increase in its tax levy.
The Shorewood boys volleyball team get over the "semi-sectional hump" for the first time in five years.
A roundup of the latest from the Shorewood police reports.
Crews will have to rebuild a power box after it was severely damaged Oct. 28.
Police say there was nearly $500 worth of property stolen in thefts from unlocked cars.
A look ahead at next week's local events and news.
Rain didn't discourage children and their families from trudging through Shorewood streets Sunday in hunt for candy.
As Wisconsin becomes the 49th state to allow the concealed carry of weapons, local police adjust and businesses make tough decisions.
One Wisconsin Now says the lawmaker finally filled a request, which reveals email communication with a group that spent money on TV ads during her recall election campaign.
Four businesses — including a gourmet chocolate and frozen yogurt store, Asian furniture business and Performance Running all will be part of Ravenna development.
Village officials hope measure — which needs Assembly approval — is the answer to protecting taxpayers from mistake that could see property taxes rise 5.8 percent.
School Board decides not to join 28 other Wisconsin districts studying new system for reviewing teachers.
The group invites Shorewood School Board member Rob Reinhoffer in the first installment of conversations with village leadership.