| Voice Clone Scams Highlight Rise of AI Technology As AI technology continues to advance, a new wave of scams have been surfacing to take advantage of unsuspecting victims, namely voice cloning scams. Voice cloning, otherwise known as deepfake technology, is an AI-powered tool used to replicate an individual's voice and is increasingly being used to target victims in sophisticated scams. The rise of AI technology means voice cloning scams are becoming more and more realistic, often leaving victims unable to detect the scam. Scammers make use of voice cloning software to imitate an individual's voice and attempt to steal personal information, such as bank account numbers, passwords, and other identifying information, from their victims. One of the most common types of voice cloning scams involves a scammer calling a victim and using the cloned voice to impersonate a government official or a representative of a bank or other financial institution. The scammer then requests the victim to provide sensitive information and often offers a reward for doing so. Unfortunately, as this type of scam becomes more sophisticated, it’s becoming increasingly difficult for victims to tell the difference between a real government representative or bank employee and a voice clone. Fortunately, there are several steps victims can take to stay safe from voice cloning scams. The most important is to verify the identity of the person requesting the information. Government officials and financial institutions will always have verifiable contact information, such as a phone number or website address, so victims should always double-check before providing any information. Additionally, victims should also be wary of any requests for money or other valuable items in exchange for a reward. The rise of AI technology has made voice cloning scams more realistic than ever, but by taking a few steps to remain vigilant, victims can stay safe and keep their personal information and finances secure. |