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Orange County deputies warn of scam calls claiming loved ones kidnapped, in an accident

Do not send money or engage in scam calls regarding family members, deputies say

Published: July 12, 2022 at 1:06 PMUpdated: July 12, 2022 at 5:57 PM

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla – Orange County residents are being alerted of scam calls regarding family members or loved ones being kidnapped or in an accident.

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office says these extortion scams are not new, but they are going around again.

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Orange County deputies warn of scam calls claiming loved ones kidnapped, in an accident

Do not send money or engage in scam calls regarding family members, deputies say

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