It wasn’t until Trapp’s husband called the police directly, hours into the episode, that the couple realised it was a scam. The men were apparently using technology powered by artificial intelligence to copy Will’s voice. Will was quietly studying in his living room throughout the ordeal. — Dreamstime/TNS
Amy Trapp was in her office at the Mill Valley school where she works when she got a call from an unknown number.
She picked it up, thinking it might have something to do with the school fire drill from earlier in the day. Instead, a familiar voice – one she knew better than any other – was on the line.
