| 'Voice Clone' Targeted St. Louis Woman: KTVI Fox 2 Story A St. Louis woman recently found herself dealing with a fraudulent situation involving a cloned voice and a fake bondsman. According to KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis, the incident began when the woman was contacted by a man claiming to be a bondsman associated with a local bond company. The woman was instructed to contact various people, including the man's purported attorney. As it turned out, however, the man claiming to be a bondsman was actually using a cloned voice to fool the woman into thinking he was who he said he was. As the woman began to reach out to others, she quickly arrived at the conclusion that she had been the target of a scam. Soon after, she contacted authorities and reported the incident. Authorities are now investigating the situation and are working to find the perpetrator or perpetrators responsible for tricking the woman using a cloned voice. The use of cloned voices is unfortunately a tactic that scammers have been using more and more recently. It is important for everyone to stay vigilant against these types of scams and to be aware of potential warning signs. With increased awareness and vigilance, folks may be able to catch fraudulent situations before they become serious matters. |