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Parents Warned About Child Kidnapping Scam

Posted: Dec. 2, 2022 4:51 PM PST

Parents in Nevada County are being warned about a child kidnapping scam. Superintendent of Schools Scott Lay says the Sheriff’s Department has informed his office that a scammer has contacted parents on at least four different occasions about having their children. The caller then asked how much the kids were worth. No detailed information is given by the scammer regarding names, ages, the school attended, or a specific amount of money requested…

click to listen to Scott Lay

Lay says he’s not aware of any successful scams. Meanwhile, he suggests a free app called “LIFE 360” that you can download on all mobile phones. It provides two-way tracking, both for the child as well as the parents…

click to listen to Scott Lay

Lay says students have found this app to be minimally invasive and may provide some reassurance for parents, if they receive these types of calls. The Sheriff’s Department is working on these cases in collaboration with the FBI. The scam has also been reported in several other states.

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