WARNING: AI Voice Cloning and Virtual Kidnappings
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WARNING: AI Voice Cloning and Virtual Kidnappings

June 3, 202624 min

A call from someone you love in crisis is terrifying enough - but what if the voice begging for help isn’t really them? We break down how AI voice cloning is fueling virtual kidnapping scams, why panic is the weapon scammers count on, and the one conversation your family should have before the phone rings. If this happens to you, report it right away: if money changed hands, contact your local FBI field office or call 1-800-CALL-FBI; even if you didn’t lose money, file a report at IC3.gov Head over to our C...

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