fake kidnapping

on 6th April 2009, at around 1030hrs, we received an overseas phone call.
at that time, my mother and i were at home, she was resting on the bed. we picked up the phone, and wondered who was the caller.
we said,"hello" and the caller was surprised to hear a man's voice and quickly passed the handset to his accomplice, who faked,"i has been kidnapped" in heavy China's Mandarin accent.
we kept our calm and said,"bye bye." and hung up the phone.

we could hear the caller was not our dearest brother. his voice sounded vastly different. if our mother heard this, she will be panicked.

i have a feeling somebody (we don't know) knows about mum's mental situation and is trying a scheme to get some money out of mum.

i believe this will not be the first time you will receive such call.

if I ever receive such a call, i will mention to the caller in mandarin that i have contacted the police and the call is currently under monitor by the police

we have seen and heard on TV and radio that this things occurred and never thought that they would call us one day.

never take things for granted and do not give phone numbers to anyone.