To Stop a Virtual Kidnapping, Keep Your Head

With increasing reports surfacing of virtual kidnappings targeting people in the United States and Europe, it is important to understand the problem and learn how to avoid becoming a victim of the scam. As its name implies, a virtual kidnapping involves no abduction whatsoever. At its core, a virtual kidnapping is a psychological game in which criminals put on a theatrical performance designed to instill fear and coerce their target into quickly complying with demands for money. ...