The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) is investigating a scam targeting senior citizens across the state.

SBI agents warn citizens to be suspicious of callers asking for money in any form. Recently, victims received calls from someone claiming to be a grandson who was in financial trouble and requesting they purchase Walmart gift cards.

So far, agents have identified three victims in Etowah, Jackson and Washington counties, with a total approximate loss of $13,000. The SBI urges the public to be on guard for this scam and for any victims of fraud to notify their local law enforcement agencies.