FBI warns of virtual kidnapping scams using altered social media photos

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FBI warns of virtual kidnapping scams using altered social media photos

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The FBI warns of criminals altering images shared on social media and using them as fake proof of life photos in virtual kidnapping ransom scams. […]

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