WASHINGTON — The Kittitas County Sheriff’s Office is warning Hispanic residents of a phone scam that misleads the call taker to believe that a loved one has been kidnapped, and the caller demands silence and payment.
“If you receive a call that you think may be a scam, or if you think you or someone else is in danger, hang up and call 911 immediately,” deputies said.
Deputies are warning that sending bank transfers or gift cards are irrecoverable.
In a replied comment on Facebook, the Kittitas County Sheriff’s Office said: “we don’t know what list the scammers are working from; only that Spanish-speaking residents are being called and scammed.”
They said in that comment thread that the callers are speaking in Spanish.
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