Sep 3, 2012
I received a call from 305-215-6652, which was a stranger telling me that my brother (who doesn't even live close to Miami) had hit his brother's car, and that his brother had beat up my brother (he hasn't met my brother -- this wouldn't happen) and had him hostage in the basement with a gun to his head, and that, unless I paid them money, he would shoot my brother in the head, especially if I called the police.
I assured him in no uncertain terms that he was [***] with the wrong family and that if he did have my brother hostage, his minutes left breathing were numbered. He hung up, and I called my brother, who assured me he was fine. I then called 911, who assured me this was a scam.
This is nothing to be afraid of, if you get a call like this. It's a scam, and 911 didn't want to chase the guy, as he likely had a disposable phone. If you get a call like this, don't get worked up. It's just some desperate punk trying to scare money out of you.
Be well, all, and keep your eyes open. And keep smiling! It's just life!