A Rochester mother lost $2,000 to a kidnapping scam, and the police are investigating.
A mother in Rochester, Minnesota, lost $2,000 to a kidnapping scam when a Spanish-speaking caller falsely claimed her daughter had been kidnapped and demanded ransom. The scammer, who had personal information about them, instructed her to transfer money to a Mexican account. Fortunately, the daughter was never kidnapped and returned home safely after school the same day. The Rochester Police Department is investigating the incident.
September 20, 2024
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