BBB says scammers are scaring grandparents this time Gene Marrano January 28, 2019 1 minute read It’s the early part of the year and scammers are back at it again in the Roanoke Valley. The story hasn’t grabbed attention yet but people need to be aware. WFIR’s eddie Smith has more. Share: Post navigation Previous: Justin Robinson has big game in Tech win over SyracuseNext: David Wiley will conduct Boston Pops in May Related Stories Roanoke Women’s Foundation honors two people with ties to Taubman Museum Gene Marrano May 14, 2026 Virginia August primary raises turnout concerns as summer voting begins Ian Price May 14, 2026 Virginia is now the first state in the south and the 15th nationwide to create a paid family and medical leave program Gene Marrano May 13, 2026