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Colo. Springs Police investigate middle schooler’s alleged AI scam to claim lost dog reward

Krdo · · 832 words · By Michael Logerwell
open_in_new Read the original article: https://krdo.com/news/2026/04/17/colo-springs-police-investigate-middle-schooler…

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8 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“Wendy Bliss-Highfill adopted Freya, a mini schnauzer dog, during the COVID lockdowns of 2020.”
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The provided evidence consists of general information about Miniature Schnauzers and adoption sites, but does not mention Wendy Bliss-Highfill or her specific dog Freya.
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web search NEUTRAL — The Giant Schnauzer and the Miniature Schnauzer were developed from the Standard Schnauzer and are the result of outcrosses with other breeds exhibiting the desirable characteristics needed for the Sc…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schnauzer
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web search NEUTRAL — Thinking about getting a Miniature Schnauzer puppy or dog? Why buy one for sale when you can adopt! Find out if this dog breed is the right fit for you with Petfinder.
https://www.petfinder.com/dogs-and-puppies/breeds/miniature-…
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“Bliss-Highfill offered a $1,000 reward for whoever returns Freya.”
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The provided evidence contains irrelevant videos about 'Wendy Pretend Play' and 'Wendy Whoppers' and does not mention a reward for a dog named Freya.
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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 29, 2024 · Thank you for visiting our channel dedicated to preserving the legacy of Wendy Whoppers. Our goal is to curate a collection of her work from yesteryears, celebrating her contribution to…
https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x8xofly
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web search NEUTRAL — Jul 13, 2022 · Wendy pretend play with a giant inflatable drive thru car wash toy for kids! Wendy’s pink car is in need of a car wash because it is super dirty. She goes to Uncle K’s car wash to get i…
https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x8cg76s
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web search NEUTRAL — Dec 26, 2022 · Do You Like Broccoli Ice Cream Song with Wendy pretend play singing fun nursery rhymes for kids! Have fun singing along with our cute nursery rhymes songs. Do you like broccoli ice crea…
https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x8gnlpw
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“The picture wasn't actually her dog. It was an AI-generated image of Freya. The Google Gemini logo appears in the lower-right-hand corner”
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The evidence provided consists of generic links to Google Images and Pixabay, with no specific mention of an AI-generated image of Freya or a Gemini logo.
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web search NEUTRAL — Google Images. The most comprehensive image search on the web.
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web search NEUTRAL — Find your perfect royalty-free image or video to download and use. Royalty-free No attribution required High quality images.
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web search NEUTRAL — Search the world's information, including webpages, images, videos and more. Google has many special features to help you find exactly what you're looking for.
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“the group quickly identified that number as one belonging to a classmate and gave her the child's address.”
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The claim is explicitly supported by a KRDO news report stating that Bliss-Highfill said a group identified a classmate's number and provided an address. No other independent sources corroborate this specific detail.
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web search NEUTRAL — According to Bliss-Highfill, the group quickly identified that number as one belonging to a classmate and gave her the child's address. "I started knocking on the doors.
https://krdo.com/news/2026/04/17/colo-springs-police-investi…
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web search NEUTRAL — Can you track the location of a caller when the only thing you have is just their cell phone number?I did and I even called him to let him know I had his nam...
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web search NEUTRAL — Check a phone number using our phone number search tool. Lookup a number associated with a user or payment to gain additional insight into quality. This phone lookup tool also performs unique risk sco…
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“the family then called the police, and she was charged with trespassing, a misdemeanor crime.”
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The evidence provided for this claim consists of irrelevant videos about children's pretend play and does not mention any trespassing charges against Wendy Bliss-Highfill.
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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 29, 2024 · Thank you for visiting our channel dedicated to preserving the legacy of Wendy Whoppers. Our goal is to curate a collection of her work from yesteryears, celebrating her contribution to…
https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x8xofly
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web search NEUTRAL — Jul 13, 2022 · Wendy pretend play with a giant inflatable drive thru car wash toy for kids! Wendy’s pink car is in need of a car wash because it is super dirty. She goes to Uncle K’s car wash to get i…
https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x8cg76s
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web search NEUTRAL — Dec 26, 2022 · Do You Like Broccoli Ice Cream Song with Wendy pretend play singing fun nursery rhymes for kids! Have fun singing along with our cute nursery rhymes songs. Do you like broccoli ice crea…
https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x8gnlpw
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“CSPD can confirm that we have an open and active investigation into this situation.”
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The evidence provided consists of general information about the state of Colorado and the official state website, but contains no mention of a CSPD investigation into Wendy Bliss-Highfill.
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web search NEUTRAL — Colorado is noted for its landscape of mountains, forests, high plains, mesas, canyons, plateaus, rivers, and desert lands. It encompasses most of the Southern Rocky Mountains, as well as the northeas…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colorado
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web search NEUTRAL — From towering mountains and vibrant cities to rich cultural heritage, every part of Colorado offers a unique blend of experiences. Explore the cities below to enjoy the state's diverse activities, fla…
https://www.colorado.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — Feb 18, 2026 · Renew your driver license and ID card online using a credit card. File new claims and manage existing claims for state unemployment benefits. Apply for or manage your medical, food, cas…
https://www.colorado.gov/
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“Police to say they are, "seeing a significant rise in scams involving various forms of AI, including images, deep fake videos, voice cloning, and relationship scams"”
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Multiple independent sources (WSJ and other web search results) confirm a general rise in AI-driven scams involving voice cloning, deepfakes, and relationship scams, aligning with the police statement described in the claim.
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web search NEUTRAL — Investigators say scammers are now using artificial intelligence to create fake online identities that appear more realistic than ever. The schemes often target women through dating apps and social me…
https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2026/05/12/experts-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Criminals used artificial intelligence-based software to impersonate a chief executive’s voice and demand a fraudulent transfer of funds in March in what cybercrime experts described as an unusual cas…
https://www.wsj.com/articles/fraudsters-use-ai-to-mimic-ceos…
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web search NEUTRAL — Voice Cloning Scams. • Scammers use AI to replicate a person’s voice, often mimicking someone the victim knows. • This impersonation can lead to requests for money or sensitive information under the g…
https://www.thebuc.org/post/ai-scams-a-guide-to-defending-yo…
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“Freya, the dog, is still missing.”
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The evidence provided consists of old books about dog breeding from 1906 and 1911 and does not mention the current status of a dog named Freya.
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web search NEUTRAL — Title: The dog and how to breed, train and keep him. Containing articles on the breeding, training and keeping of the dog, as well as the history, description, and peculiarities of the different breed…
https://www.flickr.com/photos/internetarchivebookimages/2080…
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web search NEUTRAL — Title: The dog book. A popular history of the dog, with practical information as to care and management of house, kennel, and exhibition dogs; and descriptions of all the important breeds Identifier: …
https://www.flickr.com/photos/internetarchivebookimages/2011…
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web search NEUTRAL — Identifier: newbookofdogcomp01leig Title: The new book of the dog : a comprehensive natural history of British dogs and their foreign relatives, with chapters on law, breeding, kennel management, and …
https://www.flickr.com/photos/internetarchivebookimages/1474…
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