Yes, their son was crying also.  I am helping them compile a letter and also going to contact FTC and Attorney General as well as FBI.  Probably won't get them anywhere but if they can track phone information, why not be able to do this and put a stop to them fraudulent scam

So terrible what these people are doing.  My parents just about fell for it.  My "son" was crying and begging and even used the names he uses when he talks to his grandparents.  Thank goodness they took a minute to call my son because my dad was getting ready to go to western uniion.  These people do their research and it is scary what they know.  I called the Federal Trade Commision and Attorney General's office to report it.

My parents were called and they foolishly fell for the scam.  They spoke to a guy that was crying and said he was in jail and "please help" They wired money and thankfully I was given the heads up before they sent the second payment and stopped them.  

On phone with my grand parents right now. they called him asking for 1250 to bail me out upon pot charges. dont fall for this guys.

This Just happened to my elderly parents.  They gave an elaborite story about  my son,  their grandson being arrested in Mexico City on drug charges. They even had someone pretend to be my son begging for money to get him out of jail.  My dad asked why he did not call me and he said that he did not want me to know. They wanted my parents to send them $1300 or he would sit there for six weeks.  Please do not fall for this!!!!!

Same as above. Received a call from "US Embassy" stating grandson picked up on drug charges. But hey, they only wanted $900 to let him out! Don't fall for it!!!!!!

we got the same callabout our grandson being held in mexico jail and they bneeded 1200.oo western union monegram for bond so he would appear on his court date,  The phone number they left i called and they answered American coujncilate how may i help you. I was convinced it WAQS  legimate.  Then I pulled this up and what aq surprise.  We immediately called western union and the money had not been picked up yet so western union cancfelled out and we got our money back.  We were lucky. Next time we will do more checking prior to sending.

just got the same call re grandson arrested. they wanted $1,200.  Called the number they answered"U.S. Embassy"
then called the right number for the U.S.  Embassy in Mexico City and they said "absolutely do not send money"

They are back at it again today.  They answer the phone "US Embassy may I help you"?  Next they ask "what marine is working your case"?  Like there are multiple marines assisting individuals being detained at the US border in Mexico City which is hundreds of miles from the US border.  For those energetic enough, crank the crab out of those rat b*****d Canadians.  Please, at least it will waist there time and possibly save another elderly victim.

My dad got the same call today.  Freaked him out.  He said he talked to my grandson.  We wired the money, then realized it was a scam and stopped payment. got a full refund.

Same thing happened to me today. Sent $1300 via Western Union. Upon checking further figured out is was a scam,stopped payment and got my money back. Tried calling the # for the US Embassy in Mexico City they gave me...no answer.

THIS HAPPENED TO ME TODAY 3-19-2014

Received a call that grandson was picked up in Mexico City on drug charges.  
Wanted $1300.00 to get him out.  Didn't fall for it.

Received a call that grandson was picked up in Mexico City on drug charges.  Wanted $1300.00 to get him out.  Didn't fall for it.

Just happen to my parents an hour ago.  First: a marine from an American embassy will NEVER call directly.  State Department staff will.  The marines protect and never interface with the public.  Second: The french c*** suckers, sorry for being redundant, are spineless a***oles for praying on the elderly.   They have inactivated the 438 number temporarily as I harassed them for awhile.

Same thing to my parents, funny part was my dad gave them grandsons name, and wrong last name, so I called back and said don't call again!

call called elderly parents saying a grandson was being held at mexican border demanding money to release.