What is a Kidnap Scam?
Victims get a call from someone claiming that a loved one of the victim has been kidnapped. During the call, victims might hear screaming or crying in the background.
- Scammers who claim to know your loved ones' names, but refuse to give you descriptive details
- Remain calm and tell 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. You can do this while still on the phone with the "kidnapper"
To provide any information related to such crimes, please call the Police hotline at 1800-255-0000, or submit it online at www.police.gov.sg/iwitness. For urgent Police assistance, please dial '999'.You may also call the Anti-Scam Helpline at 1800-722-6688 for scam-related advice