Is there someplace where I can/should report this?

[Caliman73]

12. The FTC has a hotline or website you can contact

They are well aware of the situation and are trying to crack down on this scam, but it is hard because of the ease with which people can spoof phone numbers.

Here is a link https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/media-resources/identity-theft-and-data-security/filing-complaint

It is a "Grandparent scam" as others have said. I deal with those regularly as I work with Seniors and disabled people. They count on emotion to kick in and they usually have enough information to make the scam seem plausible.

They got arrested. They need money for a lawyer. They have an account you can wire the money to. They try to keep you from contacting anyone else so it is always "urgent" so they can get you to wire the money before you realize that it isn't actually your relative.

Unfortunately, a lot of people get caught up in the scam. People always feel upset and embarrassed for being caught up but I usually ask them, "What did you do for a living?" "Were you good at what you did?" To which they answer "Yes", then I tell them, "This is what these guys do for a living. It is deceitful and wrong, but it is how they make their money, so they have to be good at what they do. Your job from now on is to recognize and always check especially when people ask you not to."

Glad you were able to avoid the scam.