Fake hostage call in Hoquiam: bank staff stop a ransom payment
A school employee received a call falsely claiming a relative was being held and was told to pay a ransom, according to The Daily World. Bank staff noticed the unusual withdrawal and confirmed the relative was safe. The caller insisted the victim stay on the phone and not contact the police. Hang up and call your loved one directly on a number you know. QuietGuard keeps calls from people you have not named as trusted quiet and lists them in Activity, though it cannot tell whether a call from a trusted number is genuine.
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