Cyber kidnapping scam: What it is, and how to avoid becoming a victim

With new technology come new risks — criminals are always finding ways to use new tools for scams. One alarming example is cyber kidnapping, or virtual kidnapping, a fraud scheme that tricks people into believing their loved ones have been abducted. Using psychological manipulation and stolen personal data, scammers create a terrifying scenario to pressure people into paying a ransom. In this article, we’ll break down what exactly a cyber kidnapping scam is and how you can protect yourself from becoming a victim.