Montgomery man warns of virtual kidnapping scam

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These phone calls can sound real through the use of artificial intelligence.

A Montgomery man is sounding the alarm on a virtual kidnapping scam.MONTGOMERY, Ala. - A Montgomery man is sounding the alarm on a new scam.

Goodwyn received a phone call from someone who pretended to be his daughter, claiming that she encountered a drug deal while riding her bicycle. The people demanded money from Goodwyn, who sent $2,500 without hesitation.“When it was over, I sat down and cried for a long time,” Goodwyn said. The Alabama Securities Commission said that fraudsters take advantage of people in their most vulnerable state by using family members as bait.

 

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