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Poughkeepsie town cops: Phone scammer tells of kidnapping, demands ransom

Town of Poughkeepsie police are warning residents of a telephone scam in which the intended victims are told a loved one has been kidnapped.

Three complaints have been filed since Dec. 21 over calls originating from 347-891-1626, town police Sgt. Gary Hulbert said Friday. A caller informs the targeted individual that a family member or friend has been kidnapped -- sometimes after being hurt...

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