08-10-2016 00:16 via abqjournal.com

Updated: Schools warn of ‘virtual kidnapping’ scam targeting parents

Schools across the U.S. are warning about a scam to convince parents that their children have been kidnapped — even though they haven’t — and to collect ransom money. Cases of “virtual kidnapping” have been reported over the past two months in Virginia, California, Texas, Arizona and other states. Authorities say the scam often targets […]
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