Parents warned of disturbing kidnapping scheme using kids' voice replicas

Phone scams have been around for a while, but recent advancements in artificial intelligence technology is making it easier for bad actors to convince people they have kidnapped their loved ones.

Scammers are using AI to replicate the voices of people's family members in fake kidnapping schemes that convince victims to send money to the scammers in exchange for their loved ones' safety.

The scheme recently targeted two victims in a Washington state school district.

Highline Public Schools in Burien...