Local officials are telling us to be careful as a new phone scam is affecting our community.
Reno Police say an unknown person has been calling numbers and saying they have kidnapped the victim's family member and asking for money - but this is not true.
If you receive one of these calls do not give out any personal information over the phone.
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- Don’t answer any unexpected calls
- Do not say your family members names on these phone calls
- Do not pay anyone over the phone
- Check privacy settings on your social media
To learn more, you can contact the Federal Trade Commission or file a report online.
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