The advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has brought about significant advancements in computational efficiency and accuracy, but it has also introduced new challenges, including a disturbing scam that exploits voice-cloning technology. Scammers are employing deepfake audio to create convincing simulations of individuals' loved ones' voices, using these fabricated pleas to claim they have taken the victims' family members hostage. Victims are then extorted for money with threats of harm to their loved ones if they fail to pay. This scam has been highlighted in a recent New Yorker article, drawing attention to the horrifying experiences of families who have received such calls. The emergence of AI has exacerbated concerns around fraud, identity theft, and ransomware attacks, with experts like Dentity Founder and CEO Jeffrey Schwartz noting the increased dangers the internet poses in the era of AI.