WARNING: AI Voice Cloning and Virtual Kidnappings

Crime Junkie

06/03/26

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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.

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