PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a recent uptick in fake ransom calls.
Detectives said some residents have received phone calls from what appears to be a family member, but when they answer the call, someone on the other end claims they have kidnapped the family member and will kill them if the person does not pay.
PCSO said the individual on the other end shares personal details like their name and address to make the call more believable…