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EPISODE · Nov 1, 2024 · 48 MIN

AI is Making Virtual Kidnappings More Real Than Ever

from The Perfect Scam · host AARP

It's a typical busy day for Amanda as she sees her teenaged daughter off to work. But five minutes later, everything changes when she receives a call from a local number and hears her daughter's voice crying. A man comes on the line with a chilling threat for Amanda if she doesn't do exactly what he says. Technologies like AI are making virtual kidnappings and similar scams easier than ever for criminals. Bob talks with Vijay Balasubramaniyan about this ever-evolving technology and how listeners can protect themselves.

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