The Nevada County Sheriff's Office and the Grass Valley Police Department are warning of resident of a new phone scam, where victim's are led to believe a loved one has been kidnaped.
Law enforcement has received multiple reports from residents who have gotten phones from someone claiming to have kidnaped a family member
The aggressive caller demands money, threatening to harm a loved one if the payment is not received.
If you receive a similar phone call do not send money, instead contact law enforcement immediately.