Atlantic Beach police warning about scam call involving 'loved one' at the hospital

Jacksonville, FL — The Atlantic Beach Police Department is warning about a new scam phone call making the rounds.

Police say the caller will claim that one of your loved ones has been in an accident and is in the hospital. The caller will then put your 'loved one' on the phone, but they warn you that they may sound a little different because of a broken nose. This 'loved one' will then ask you to wire money.

Police warn this entire thing is a scam and not to send any money.

Investigators say sometimes the scam involves a jail, instead of a hospital, so be on alert.