Colorado Springs warns of kidnapping hoaxes where scammers demand up to $2,500 in ransom.

The Colorado Springs Police Department warns of kidnapping hoaxes reported over 24 hours, where scammers demanded ransoms of up to $5,000, later negotiated down to $2,500. Families received calls claiming their loved ones were kidnapped, with instructions to deliver money. CSPD confirmed these incidents as scams and urges the public to remain alert, not pay ransoms, and contact police if suspicious.

November 26, 2024
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