Grandparent Scam Artists. Beware of this number. Traced to a Dave Abadi which is also a fake name. Scammers call posing as a grandchild in need of help. Grandparents are told to purchase Power Pay cards in $500 increments. This scammer took $10,000 in less than 48 hours from a family member. They prey on the elderly. They confuse, intimidate, and cause fear. They should be caught and locked up... Their life savings is gone.