“We have your daughter”
The terrified father paid the ransom. Then he found his kid where he least expected her.
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This week, I have a story in Insider (paywall) about virtual kidnappings - the bizarre but Increasingly widespread scams that are leaving the FBI baffled. The YouTube clip above features audio from one such call.
One incident happened last year to a family I know. I got curious about how these scams started, how they’re being fought, and where they’re going. So I spoke with victims, the FBI, and wrote this story. I found many surprises along the way.