It is easier to scam someone when they are panicked. Criminals, as they do with every technology, are now abusing AI to clone voices to scare loved ones. Takeaways: (1) never put your travel plans on social media and (2) do not put your voice on social media. Talk with your teen and adult kids about it too.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sziMc1IaUVgIt might also be a good idea to have a family "verification word/phrase" (e.g. "pink banana") to verify you really are talking with your loved ones in such situations. One more point, a convincing photo or video can also be readily faked.