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'Virtual kidnapping' scam terrifies parents into paying up, mom warns

NAPERVILLE, Illinois -- An Illinois mom shared her heart-wrenching ordeal exclusively with the ABC 7 I-Team in order to warn other parents about "virtual kidnappings," the name the FBI has given to a ... read more

'Virtual kidnapping' scam terrifying parents

SEATTLE, Washington -- Parents in Seattle, Washington, are being warned about a scam where they're told their child has been kidnapped, and the scammers demand money in exchange for their return. The ... read more

Kidnapping scam uses artificial intelligence to clone teen girl's voice, mother issues warning

There is a new scam using artificial intelligence to clone voices. Arizona mother Jennifer DeStefano shared her story of a kidnapping hoax that sounded all too real. Jennifer said when she recently ... read more

FBI warns of con artists using scam known as 'virtual kidnappings'

NEW YORK (WABC) -- The FBI is warning about a frightening new scam, an elaborate plot that makes you think your child has been abducted. Authorities say the 'virtual kidnapping' con is becoming more ... read more

Mom falls victim to phone kidnapping scam after caller falsely claims to have abducted son

ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. -- A mom in California became the target of a kidnapping scam, and she's sharing her frightening story to alert other parents. The mother, who only wanted to be identified as ... read more

Virtual kidnapping scam lands Long Beach babysitter in hospital

VILLA PARK, Calif. -- The stress of believing her daughter was kidnapped and a $2,000 fake ransom she lost landed Leda Rodriguez of Long Beach in the intensive care unit, but the woman's daughter told ... read more

'Virtual kidnapping' scam terrifies parents into paying up, Illinois mom warns

NAPERVILLE, Ill. -- An Illinois mom shared her heart-wrenching ordeal exclusively with the ABC 7 I-Team in order to warn other parents about "virtual kidnappings," the name the FBI has given to a ... read more