A new scam stalks the citizens, this time with the disturbing addition of a threat of fatal bodily harm. And it is that the National Police alert that calls are taking place in which criminals communicate anonymously with a citizen to assure them that they have kidnapped a relative and to demand money to release him.
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On their Twitter account, the Police warn thatIt’s not a real threat so it is recommended not to rush. “Stay calm and don’t fall for the #scam of the #Virtual Kidnapping & rdquor ;, explains the police force.
If you receive a call in which they say they have kidnapped a family member and they ask you for money to free them ❌ 📲
Keep calm and don’t fall for it #scam of the #VirtualKidnapping 💻🧟♂
It’s not real
Call 091 📳
Contact the person to check it out 🧐
Don’t pay 💸 pic.twitter.com/qAVsJqFc4l– National Police (@police) April 9, 2023
In case of receiving this type of fraudulent call, citizens are informed that the best procedure to follow is call the police to report the situation as well as contact the person of which it is said that she is kidnapped to check if she is well and not pay any amount of money.