Two Men Charged in Grandparent Scam

Jason Rhodes, 34, and Roberto Munoz, 29, face federal charges for their roles in grandparent scams that reportedly defrauded seniors in Rhode Island and Massachusetts out of approximately $230,000. The pair, acting as couriers, were arrested by Warwick Police after a couple reported being scammed out of $58,000 under the pretense that their grandson needed bail money. The investigation revealed that the scams involved impersonating family members or attorneys, convincing victims to provide cash for alleged legal emergencies. Following their arrest, police seized over $60,000 in cash and other evidence linking them to multiple scams across over a dozen communities. Both men were released on unsecured bond and GPS monitoring after their initial court appearance. The Warwick Police Department continues to urge anyone who suspects they have been a victim of such scams to report it to authorities.