(An Old Scam is apparently being revived)....And, a local family fell for it.

The scam works by someone calling a home and claiming a family member had been kidnapped. They demand funds from the victim in order to release the family member. Calexico Police say a family recently fell victim to the scam. In this case the victim was told their mother had been kidnapped. The family sent $6,000 to the scammers before realizing they had been scammed. It was reported to the police. Their investigation has determined the call came from Mexico, but little other information is available. Residents are being advised to ensure  a family member is safe if they receive such a call, so as not to fall into the trap.