
Kidnap Scam
WHAT IS A KIDNAP SCAM?
You get a call from someone claiming that a loved one of yours has been kidnapped. During the call, you might hear screaming or crying in the background.
Look out for these scam signs

Scammers who claim to have kidnapped your loved one but refuse to give you you descriptive details of that person.
How to stay safe
You can do this while still on the phone with the scammer. Scammer may threaten you to not contact another person for help.
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