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Virtual kidnapping scams have targeted international students, police warn

Police in Australia say there have been at least four similar cases since August 2023 where international students between the ages of 18 and 22 fell victim to virtual kidnapping scams. read more

Police warn of ‘virtual kidnapping’ scam - WESH Channel 2

Police are again warning the public to avoid becoming a victim of fake ransom phone calls -- two of which Winter Park police have investigated in recent weeks. read more

Lakeway Police warn against ‘virtual kidnapping scam’

The Lakeway Police Department on Monday warned the public about a “virtual kidnapping scam” that exploits a parent’s fear for their child’s safety. read more

Local police warn of virtual kidnapping ransom scam

Hundreds of people across the country have fallen victim to this scam, paying more than $30,000 combined to scammers. Local police warn of virtual kidnapping ransom scam | News | fox13memphis.com ... read more

Police Warn Public About ‘Virtual Kidnapping' Phone Scam

Police Warn Public About ‘Virtual Kidnapping' Phone Scam Palo Alto police said this specific scam is targeting victims across the United States By Kris Sanchez • Published July 26, 2017 ... read more

FBI, NYPD Warn Of 'Virtual Kidnapping' Scam - CBS New York

In the "virtual kidnapping" scheme, a caller claims that the victim's loved one has been kidnapped or that the person was involved in some kind of accident with a gang member and is now in danger. read more

Police warn of kidnapping scams targeting Hispanic community in L.A.

Police are warning the public about a growing trend of virtual kidnapping scams that are targeting Hispanic communities in Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Police Department issued an alert Friday on ... read more

Meriden Police Warn of Virtual Kidnapping Scam

Meriden police are warning residents about a scam that they said they have seen happening more frequently lately. According to investigators, the scam is called a virtual kidnapping and it ... read more

New London police warn of 'virtual kidnapping' scam - WTNH.com

Police in New London are warning residents of what they’re calling a “kidnapping scam.” Officials explained that the caller tells the potential victim that a loved one has been kidnapped and ... read more