FBI warns of virtual kidnapping scams using altered social media photos
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The FBI warns that criminals are conducting virtual kidnapping scams by manipulating images from social media and publicly available information to create fake proof-of-life photos sent via text messages, often paired with spoofed phone numbers to pressure victims into paying ransoms. The agency advises caution, establishing family verification code words, avoiding oversharing personal information, and preserving screenshots or recordings of proof-of-life messages for investigators.
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