BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Delano Police Department has issued a warning out to the community regarding a virtual kidnapping scam targeting families.
Delano police say that scammers trick people into thinking one of their family members has been kidnapped to try and collect ransom money from them.
DPD also said suspects rely on threats and fear in order to scam victims and collect money fast. If receiving a call like this, you must hang up immediately, try to contact your loved one and contact law enforcement…