EP: 29 Virtual Kidnapping: How AI Has Turned an Old Scam into a High-Tech Nightmare

EP: 29 Virtual Kidnapping: How AI Has Turned an Old Scam into a High-Tech Nightmare

Virtual kidnappings have evolved from crude phone scams to chilling high-tech nightmares, thanks to the rise of artificial intelligence. Imagine receiving a call that sounds exactly like your child, pleading for help—your heart races, and your rational mind fades away. In Episode 29 of "Behind the Scams," Nick and Sue delve into the terrifying world of AI-driven scams, sharing Amanda's harrowing story and revealing how scammers exploit our deepest fears. Learn how these sophisticated tactics work and discover essential strategies to protect yourself and your loved ones from becoming victims of this modern menace. Chapters
  • (00:00:00) - Behind the Scams
  • (00:00:55) - Behind The Scams
  • (00:02:29) - Vinodian Kidnapping Scam
  • (00:05:38) - Scammer Uses AI to Get Money From Parents
  • (00:11:52) - How Scammers Are Getting Better at Stealing Money From People
  • (00:12:19) - Virtual Kidnappings: How They Work
  • (00:19:02) - How AI Is Taking Scammers to the Next Level
  • (00:26:39) - How to Spot Fake Voices Used by Scammers
  • (00:34:56) - How to Spot Voice Scammer Scams
  • (00:41:48) - Virtual Kidnapping: How to Protect Yourself
  • (00:43:07) - Behind The Scams

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Fake 49ers Player Romance Scam | How Women Lost $1.3 Million (EP87)

Fake 49ers Player Romance Scam | How Women Lost $1.3 Million (EP87)

What happens when online romance, professional football, luxury living and incredible investment returns become pieces of the same alleged deception? In EP87 of Behind the Scams, Nick and Sue inves...

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Inside the Burnerverse | Exposing Anonymous Online Harassment and Digital Extortion (EP86)

Inside the Burnerverse | Exposing Anonymous Online Harassment and Digital Extortion (EP86)

In this episode of Behind the Scams, hosts Nick and Sue examine the mechanics of the "burnerverse"—a toxic subculture of disposable social accounts, sports gossip rings, and mass doxxing operations de...

18 Syys 56min

Unmasking a $300,000 Romance Scam: AI Deception and International Fraud (EP85)

Unmasking a $300,000 Romance Scam: AI Deception and International Fraud (EP85)

When a sweetheart swindle converges with international cybercrime syndicates, romantic manipulation quickly turns into a high-stakes logistics pipeline. In this episode of Behind the Scams, hosts Nick...

15 Syys 38min

AI Scams & Social Engineering | When Autonomous Fraud Goes Wrong (EP84)

AI Scams & Social Engineering | When Autonomous Fraud Goes Wrong (EP84)

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Marriage Fraud Scheme | 1,000 Sham Marriages & Social Engineering Exposed (EP83)

Marriage Fraud Scheme | 1,000 Sham Marriages & Social Engineering Exposed (EP83)

In August 2026, the Department of Justice unsealed a landmark two-count federal indictment in the Southern District of New York (SDNY). Federal prosecutors charged 11 individuals in an alleged decade-...

9 Syys 27min

AI Voice Cloning Fraud | The Cloned Financial Advisor (EP82)

AI Voice Cloning Fraud | The Cloned Financial Advisor (EP82)

In today's digital landscape, AI voice cloning fraud poses a serious threat, allowing criminals to convincingly mimic trusted financial advisors. This episode explores how these fraudsters exploit reg...

5 Syys 47min

Gold Bar Courier Scam | How Social Engineering Steals Your Savings (EP81)

Gold Bar Courier Scam | How Social Engineering Steals Your Savings (EP81)

How the Gold Bar Courier Scam Reaches Your Front Door In Episode 81 of Behind the Scams, Nick and Sue expose the gold bar courier scam, an alarming fraud that begins with a phone call, computer pop-up...

1 Syys 32min

AI Voice Verification | Stopping Deepfake Fraud Before It Costs You (EP80)

AI Voice Verification | Stopping Deepfake Fraud Before It Costs You (EP80)

Deepfake detection and voice verification just became non-negotiable. In this episode of Behind the Scams, Nick Henley—former U.S. Treasury Special Agent—and Sue walk through real cases where AI voice...

30 Elo 45min

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