Cyber Kidnapping

"Cyber kidnapping" is the term used to describe a relatively new and unsettling criminal practice in which offenders pretend to be kidnappers and utilize online resources to abuse and extort money from the victim's family. It's essentially a psychological con that preys on family members' vulnerabilities and fears. This is how it usually operates : Targeting : People deemed vulnerable, such as foreign exchange students or those who struggle with language, are frequently the targets of scammers. Contact : They make contact, usually by phone or message, with the victim or their family, alleging that the victim has been abducted and is in danger. Isolation: They deceive the victim into withdrawing from society, occasionally pressuring them to break away from their surroundings or stop communicating with others. This makes it more difficult for the victim to deny the allegations of kidnapping. Proof of captivity : To incite fear, the abductors may transmit staged p...