| Everett Police are warning local residents about a new phone scam in which criminals use artificial intelligence (AI) to clone the voices of those they target. The scam was recently reported in Snohomish County, and detectives are concerned that criminals are taking advantage of the latest technology to deceive their victims. Everett police sound the alarm about AI voice-cloning phone scam after case reported in Snohomish County. A recent case was reported in neighboring Snohomish County and police are worried criminals are using AI to clone the voices of unsuspecting victims and take advantage of them. The voice-cloning technology that is used in this form of scam allows criminals to imitate their victim's voice to the point of being indistinguishable. This makes it difficult for people to detect the scam and it poses a threat to the community's safety. Everett Police are asking the public to remain vigilant against this type of scam and report any suspicious activities to them immediately. Everett Police are urging residents not to give out any personal or financial information over the phone. They also advise people to be wary of any callers asking for personal information, as the AI-based voice-cloning technology can make it seem as if the call is from a legitimate source. The Everett Police Department is continuing to investigate the incident reported in Snohomish County and is urging residents to remain alert and report any suspicious activities. They are also warning residents of the dangers of AI-based voice-cloning technology and how vulnerable it makes people to scams. |