Fake Kidnapping

• Sherri Papini sentenced for faking own kidnapping, misleading police for 4 years

  The Northern California mother of two lied about being kidnapped and tortured by two Hispanic women, kicking off an investigation that wasted authorities' time for over four years.

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  Sep 20, 2022
  
• Man faked his own kidnapping ‘because he didn’t want to go to work’

  An Arizona man has pleaded guilty to fabricating a dramatic kidnapping story, after police found that things didn't add up.

  Crime

  Feb 25, 2021
  
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• 16-year-old boy in Markham charged after allegedly faking his own kidnapping

  Upon further investigation, officers determined the boy had faked his own kidnapping in an effort to get attention and money from his parents.

  Crime

  Oct 8, 2019
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• California police respond to kidnapping call, find out it’s actually a music video shoot

  After some investigation, police determined the three men involved in the alleged kidnapping had actually been filming a music video.

  Crime

  Mar 16, 2019
• Father allegedly faked kidnapping after death of ‘San Antonio’s baby’

  Police said the entire stunt was staged to distract them from finding King Jay’s body and any evidence of his demise.

  Crime

  Jan 14, 2019
• Fake kidnappers ‘spoofed’ their cellphone, then scammed their partner for a $10K ‘ransom’

  The scam bears a resemblance to the so-called “virtual kidnapping” scams that have prompted police warnings in recent months, but with a new twist.

  Canada

  Jul 18, 2018
• Missouri boy’s family charged for teaching stranger danger with fake kidnapping

  A 6-year-old boy's family members face charges after authorities said they staged his kidnapping because they wanted to teach him about possible danger from strangers.

  Crime

  Feb 6, 2015