PIMA COUNTY, AZ (AZFamily) — Arizona officials warned of a scam claiming to request money for the Nancy Guthrie case.
Read more US attacks Iran and Tehran retaliates across the Middle East as both vie for control of strait
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department issued a statement Monday warning of the online and email misinformation scam in connection with the Guthrie investigation.
The scam reportedly uses a QR code to request money. The sheriff’s department says it will never ask for money related to this or any other investigation.
They advised anyone who comes across a post like this to ignore or report it.
The 84-year-old mother of TODAY show host Savannah Guthrie was last seen at her home outside Tucson on Jan. 31. She was reported missing the next day. Authorities have said they believe she was kidnapped, abducted or otherwise taken against her will.
Read more ICE officer who fatally shot driver in Maine was ‘fearing for public safety,’ agency says
See a spelling or grammatical error in our story? Please click here to report it.
Do you have a photo or video of a breaking news story? Send it to us here with a brief description.
Read more US begins new Iran strikes after Trump says ships will be charged to use the Strait of Hormuz
