Early this year Mission Division saw a trend in phone scams where one would receive a phone call regarding a kidnapped family member and money must be sent for their return.
This past couple weeks Mission Division seen about 8 of these incidents again. Please make note and pass this info on to family, friends, and neighbors. This one is a more dangerous phone scams because it plays with one's emotions.
The below link gives a brief description of the scam and tips to avoid becoming a victim. Also in the link is contact info regarding questions and info specific to this type of crime.
http://lapdonline.org/newsroom/news_view/58181
