Scam

You might get a call from someone claiming that a loved one of yours has been kidnapped. During such kidnap scam calls, you might hear someone screaming or crying in the background for effect.

WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR

• If you know that your loved one is in an very unlikely position to have been kidnapped, this is likely to be a scam
• Scammers might claim to know your loved ones' names, but they may refuse to give descriptive details

HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF

• Remain calm and ask the caller to identify the kidnapped person
• Do not transfer money to the caller
• Contact your loved one immediately to confirm their safety and whereabouts; this can be done while still on the phone with the 'kidnapper'
• Call the Police at '999' immediately to report the case

Source: Scam Alert Singapore