Phone scams have been around for a while, but recent advancements in artificial intelligence technology is making it easier for bad actors to convince people they have kidnapped their loved ones.

Elizabeth Westrupp receives funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council. She is affiliated with the Parenting and Family Research Alliance, and is a registered clinical psychologist.

Picture this nightmare: you're lying in bed, and you suddenly hear a strange and eerie voice coming through the baby monitor. This became a reality for two parents after having just put their daughter ...