International students in Western Australia targeted by virtual kidnapping scams, demanding $215,000 ransoms.
International students in Western Australia are being targeted by virtual kidnapping scams, where victims are ordered to fake their own kidnapping and demand a $215,000 ransom from their families. Four cases have been reported since August 2023, with students aged 18 to 22 involved. To avoid extradition, students are coerced into setting up an extortion attempt against their parents.
June 02, 2024
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