Virtual kidnapping is a type of extortion scheme where scammers use threats and
manipulation to trick victims into paying a ransom to save a loved one they
believe is in danger. In this scheme, no one is physically abducted. Scammers
often act quickly, before their targets realize it’s a hoax. Advanced
technology, including AI tools, allows scammers to imitate a loved one’s voice,
making their demands more convincing and frightening. This can involve receiving
a call from an unknown number, hear
manipulation to trick victims into paying a ransom to save a loved one they
believe is in danger. In this scheme, no one is physically abducted. Scammers
often act quickly, before their targets realize it’s a hoax. Advanced
technology, including AI tools, allows scammers to imitate a loved one’s voice,
making their demands more convincing and frightening. This can involve receiving
a call from an unknown number, hear
