Phone Scammers Cloning Voices

The transcript discusses a new phone scam where con artists digitally replicate the voices of people to trick others into giving them money.

How the Scam Works

• Scammers make a phone call and record the victim's voice.

• They put the recorded voice into an artificial intelligence software that mimics their voice inflections and tone.

• The con artist then creates convincing voicemails to trick people into sending money, such as claiming a loved one is in jail and needs bail money.

• The Better Business Bureau advises confirming payment requests and never wiring money without an agreed-upon code word.

Protecting Yourself from Voice Cloning Scams

• Be cautious when answering phone calls from unknown numbers.

• Do not give out personal information over the phone.

• If someone claims to be a loved one in need of help, confirm their identity with a code word or by calling them back on a known number.

• Report any suspicious activity to authorities.

Conclusion

The rise of voice cloning technology has made it easier for scammers to deceive people over the phone. It is important to remain vigilant and take steps to protect yourself from these types of scams.