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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Brian Yalung

'Mom, I'm So Scared': California Woman Loses Thousands After AI Clones Daughter's Voice In Fake Kidnapping

A growing 'scamdemic' highlights the rise in urgent calls requesting money—stay cautious and watch for red flags. (Credit: Unsplash/James Kovin)

With the advent of artificial intelligence, its potential applications continue to grow. Ideally, this technology is promoted to enhance efficiency and productivity. However, some have begun exploiting it for criminal purposes, often targeting ordinary people.

Such was the case for a California Bay Area woman who was scammed after being led to believe her daughter had been kidnapped. Deborah Del Mastro said she received a call from an unknown male who claimed to have abducted her 37-year-old daughter, Sarah, and demanded money for her safe return.

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