During the scam, residents receive calls that a loved one has been kidnapped, while also potentially mentioning a foreign country.

The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office is warning the community about recent scams. They say they’ve received a report that an individual is identifying themselves as an employee at the sheriff’s office.

The Oneida County Sheriffs are warning people of a new phone scam threatening parents and their children. The Sheriff’s Office was made aware of a scam on Thursday, Januay 9 where victims are informed that their child was kidnapped or abducted.