| Voice Cloning Technology Allowing Scammers to Gain Access to More Victims The rise in AI-powered scams is increasingly being powered by chatbots and voice-cloning technology, allowing scammers to access more victims than ever before. Voice cloning technology allows scammers to mimic the tone, cadence, and language of any person and create a convincing dupe to impersonate them. This technology is being used to infiltrate unsuspecting victims and gain access to their personal or financial information. In many cases, the victims don’t realize they are talking to an AI-powered bot until after it's too late. The technology has become so advanced that scammers can even clone voices to sound more existent and create convincing conversation. The most popular use of AI-powered technology is in online scams. These scams are designed to manipulate victims in sharing confidential data or transferring funds. The scammers generally use pre-recorded audio clips and voice-cloning technology to present themselves as a legitimate company or individual. By doing so, they can extract sensitive information such as bank details and other financial information. In addition to online scams, voice cloning technology is also being used to facilitate debt collection scams. This includes scammers calling victims and claiming to be collecting a debt. By using this technology, the scammers can make their calls sound more believable and potentially convince unaware victims to pay up. With the technology becoming more and more advanced, it is increasingly important to be mindful of voice cloning technology and refrain from providing personal information to any unknown source. AARP advises people to remain vigilant and to report any suspicious activity to their local authorities. |