FBI: Scammers Target Families Who Post Missing Persons on Social Media

The FBI warns the public of scammers seeking to extort family members of missing persons. These actors identify missing persons through social media posts and gather information about the missing person and family to legitimize their ransom demands without ever having physical contact with the missing person.


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Pshara 'Shara' Marie Jones

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Oklahoma's Cold Case Files: Pshara Jones

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Authorities: No trace of missing Claremore woman.

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