Police warn of virtual kidnapping scams using AI voice cloning to extort ransom money

FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — Authorities want to warn the public to be aware of virtual kidnapping ransom scams.

The scam typically begins with a phone call stating that a family member is being held captive.

The scammer may even play screams of the alleged family member by creating a scream from an AI “voice cloning “technology…

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