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FBI warns of AI-generated fake photos in kidnapping scams, urging code words for verification.
The FBI warns of a rising scam where criminals use AI to alter social media photos into fake "proof-of-life" images, falsely claiming a loved one has been kidnapped.
Victims receive urgent texts demanding ransom, sometimes with threats, and are shown manipulated images that may have subtle inconsistencies.
The agency advises using private code words to verify safety, avoiding sharing personal details online, and reporting incidents to the Internet Crime Complaint Center.
No specific number of cases has been released, but the scam is part of a broader trend of AI-driven fraud.
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El FBI advierte de las fotos falsas generadas por IA en las estafas de secuestro, urgiendo palabras en código para la verificación.