¡ESTAMOS CANSADOS! Basta con los extorsionadores que buscan quitarnos nuestro dinero

Summary

In a concerning turn of events, a motorbike theft spirals into an extortion scheme, where the owner receives demands for money from individuals unassociated with the theft. The criminals, leveraging social media posts made by the victim seeking help to locate the stolen bike, initiate their extortion. Through recorded phone calls aired on a radio show, the host confronts the extortionists, revealing their tactics. The twist in the tale comes when the bike is found by local authorities, highlighting a growing trend of opportunistic extortion on social media. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the complexities and dangers of seeking assistance online for stolen property.

Takeaways

• 😟 A young man's motorcycle was stolen outside his home overnight.
• 😠 Extortionists, not the thieves, called the family demanding 5000 pesos to return the bike.
• 😨 The extortionists saw the stolen bike report on social media and took advantage.
• 😡 The family refused to pay the extortionists and reported the crime to the police.
• 😊 Police found and recovered the stolen motorcycle quickly.
• 🤔 The extortionists provided no proof they had the bike, just threats.
• 😠 Extortionists are now using social media posts about missing items or people.
• 😟 People desperate to recover lost items may fall for these extortion scams.
• 😠 Extortionists use fear to manipulate people into paying ransom money.
• 😊 This family did the right thing - refused payment and reported the crime.

Q & A

What was stolen from outside the house?

A motorcycle was stolen from outside the house.

Who started receiving extortion calls after the motorcycle was stolen?

The owner of the stolen motorcycle started receiving extortion calls.

Were the extortionists the same people who stole the motorcycle?

No, the extortionists were different people who saw the stolen motorcycle posted on social media and took advantage of the situation.

How much money did the extortionists ask for to return the motorcycle?

The extortionists asked for 5000 pesos (around $250 USD) to return the stolen motorcycle.

Did the extortionists provide any proof that they had the stolen motorcycle?

No, the extortionists did not provide any proof such as photos that they actually had possession of the stolen motorcycle.

How was the stolen motorcycle recovered?

The local police commander helped search for and recover the stolen motorcycle within a few hours.

What risks does posting about a stolen item on social media pose?

Posting about a stolen item on social media poses the risk of extortion by criminals monitoring social media for opportunities.

Would the family have paid the extortion money if the motorcycle hadn't been found?

No, the family was skeptical of the extortionists' claims and would not have paid even if the motorcycle hadn't been found.

What should you do if your property is stolen?

If your property is stolen, report it to the police immediately rather than posting about it on social media or engaging with potential extortionists.

How can the police more effectively combat this type of extortion scheme?

The police could more effectively combat this scheme by monitoring social media for stolen property posts themselves and tracking down the extortionists calling victims.