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by: Lizvac Active Indicator LED Icon 9 OP 
~ 8 years ago   May 25, '15 7:40pm  
Please be aware that a kidnapping scam is happening in Kingwood as well as the Sand Creek area.  The area code coming up on your phone will be 552.   DO NOT answer your phone;  and if you do,  HANG UP IMMEDIATELY.  If this happens to you, contact the police immediately @ 713-884-3131.  They are well aware of this scam.  Please pass this message/warning on to all your loved ones and friends via word-of-mouth or social media.  Thank You. 4951
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Retired_Engineer Active Indicator LED Icon 13
~ 8 years ago   May 25, '15 7:45pm  
@Lizvac:  What happens if you DO answer the phone?  More details please. 4951
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Nurse3 Active Indicator LED Icon 10
~ 8 years ago   May 25, '15 7:47pm  
@Lizvac:  What happens if you DO answer the phone?  More details please.
 
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They tell you that they have a loved one and extort money from you. 4951
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WskyTngoFxtrt Active Indicator LED Icon 10
~ 8 years ago   May 25, '15 7:50pm  
If they say they have my ex-wife I will most definitely hang up. Because they'll be trying to return her to me within 5 minutes of her capture. 4951
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donnatella Active Indicator LED Icon 13 Forum Moderator
~ 8 years ago   May 25, '15 7:52pm  
If they say they have my ex-wife I will most definitely hang up. Because they'll be trying to return her to me within 5 minutes of her capture.
 
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Retired_Engineer Active Indicator LED Icon 13
~ 8 years ago   May 25, '15 7:56pm  

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>> @Lizvac:  What happens if you DO answer the phone?  More details please.
 
@Retired_Engineer:
 
They tell you that they have a loved one and extort money from you.
 
@Nurse3: Ah, that old scam.  They can't do anything if you keep a cool head and ask them some verification questions.  It shouldn't take much to determine it's a scam.  This scam only works on those that are very excitable and let emotions over-ride common sense.Not answering the phone from that area code is not the proper reaction.  Answer the phone, and if it is the scammers, they can't force you to do anything.  But I do agree with reporting it to the police.
4951
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Lizvac Active Indicator LED Icon 9 OP 
~ 8 years ago   May 25, '15 7:58pm  
The call answers with screaming/sobbing female in the background... she says mom/dad this is (usually a family member of yours), tells you she is in trouble, and that she's been kidnapped…do what they tell you to do…she's then taken off the phone by a male with a heavy accent claiming that this was a kidnap situation and you would have to answer yes or no if you would help her…when told yes, the man then asks how much you would pay, how much money you have, etc…all the scam questions you would expect…then has you give him another number he can contact you on and stay with you while ransom arrangements are made…this is an EXTREMELY scary call/situation…please be cautious and tell others about this…thank you... 4951
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