Police aren't identifying the woman, but say they've confirmed the man wasn't her grandson.
Police did not immediately say why the woman thought the suspect might be related to her.
The man has not been identified or charged. Police say the woman wired him the money after receiving phone calls on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Information from: Erie Times-News, http://www.goerie.com
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