Peace Corps Office of Inspector General Warns About Kidnapping Phone Scam
October 03, 2019
October 03, 2019
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- The Peace Corps issued the following news release:
The Peace Corps Office of Inspector General (OIG) is warning Peace Corps families, Volunteers, and staff to be vigilant against phone scams involving scammers claiming to have kidnapped family members and demanding ransom.
This scam is not specific to the Peace Corps--it is widespread and has become more sophisticated as years pass, with scammers using social media as a means to gain personal infor . . .
The Peace Corps Office of Inspector General (OIG) is warning Peace Corps families, Volunteers, and staff to be vigilant against phone scams involving scammers claiming to have kidnapped family members and demanding ransom.
This scam is not specific to the Peace Corps--it is widespread and has become more sophisticated as years pass, with scammers using social media as a means to gain personal infor . . .