A warning has been issued about a virtual kidnapping scam that is targeting parents in the Peekskill City School District.

The scam involves strangers calling parents, claiming to have kidnapped their loved ones, and demanding a ransom be paid.

The superintendent of the school district has reported that multiple families have received these types of calls. The scammers are using advanced technology, including AI, to replicate the voices of family members, making the threat seem real.

If you receive a call like this, officials advise that you first contact your child to confirm they are safe. Then, call the police to report the incident.