AI Voice Phishing Scams Target Parents with Child Abduction Hoaxes

On February 1, 2026, the Financial Supervisory Service issued a consumer alert regarding a rise in voice phishing scams that exploit AI technology to simulate the sounds of children crying. These scams typically involve impersonating child abductions to manipulate parents into panic, using personal information to enhance credibility. Parents are urged to exercise caution as these schemes become more prevalent.