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January 19, 2022

FBI warns of hoax Mexican kidnapping scam targeting Western Pennsylvanians

PITTSBURGH (TNS) — A hoax kidnapping scam originating in Mexico is targeting Western Pennsylvanians, FBI’s Pittsburgh office warned Tuesday.

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