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Kidnapping scam now using AI to terrify parents | Dad was certain his daughter was calling in distress
A dad received a phone call from a young woman he swears was his daughter, who said she had been kidnapped.
Luckily, a co-worker saw what was happening and called Brooke directly, where they realized she was at school and in class, perfectly safe. The FBI has issued warnings about virtual kidnapping scams, saying social media has really changed the game. To keep this from happening, she said to tell family members never to post details about upcoming travel dates or locations online.
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