Buffalo mother targeted in AI voice scam using son’s voice to demand ransom

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Elizabeth Benz of Buffalo was taking a break Saturday afternoon when she received a call from an unknown number that would turn into every parent’s nightmare.

“Immediately, it was my son, sobbing, crying, ‘Mom, pick me up! I need you to come and get me,'” Benz said.

On the other end of the line was what seemed to be the terrified voice of her 16-year-old son, Fred…

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