| Kidnapping Scam Uses Voice Cloning Technology to Trick Victims In a recent scam, unsuspecting victims have been receiving terrifying messages from a voice that clones their relatives'. The message, “I’ve got your daughter,” is meant to sound as if it is coming from a family member and convince the victim to send money. Cybercriminals are now utilizing advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technology to clone voices and create convincing audio messages. The process, known as “voice cloning”, uses recordings of a person’s voice combined with machine learning algorithms to form an eerily accurate copy. It can be used to create phone calls, podcasts, and now, apparently, frightening scams. Law enforcement agencies around the world are warning people of this new form of scam, as it is both sophisticated and hard to track. The most successful defense against these scams is to remain aware and vigilant of any communication that demands money or threatens a loved one. This isn’t the first time that technology has been used to commit crime, but its ability to clone voices is a concerning development. It is crucial for people to be aware of the dangers of voice cloning technology and the ways it can be used to scam unsuspecting victims. If more people are aware of this issue, then hopefully these scams can be prevented from affecting anyone else. |