Pinellas County officials warn the public about fake kidnapping calls

The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) is encouraging the public to be alert and aware of recent phone call scams.

Detectives said residents are receiving phone calls from a family member’s number, but when they answer, it’s a scammer.

The scammer then claims they have kidnapped their family member and will kill them if the citizen does not pay…

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