SALEM, Va. – Be on the lookout for fake calls from scammers posing as a relative and claiming that they have been kidnapped.
The Salem Police Department said they have received several reports of a caller with a 529 area code calling people, posing as a relative and stating they have been kidnapped.
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Officers said that the scammer asks the person not to call the police and then requests gift cards for their release.
Police want to ensure the public that this is a scam and said it’s important to not give out your personal information or buy gift cards if asked by the scammer.
If you receive a suspicious call, you are asked to call 540-375-3078 and speak with an officer.