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Don’t wait for the government to protect you from AI-powered scams. You may receive a fake call soon and you need to be careful. “Voice Cloning”, fueled by AI, is creating voices to trick you.
“With the addition of Artificial Intelligence (AI) driven scamsThe Identity Theft Resource Center notes, “It can be difficult to know whether the person on the other end of the phone is friend or foe. AI can be used in everyday voice cloning scams that impersonate friends, family members or Claiming to be from co-workers.
“With the rise of Artificial intelligence (AI) powered scams, how do you know if the person on the other end of a phone call is friend or foe? Voice cloning scams have been around for years. However, the disadvantages continue to increase as AI improves and becomes more accessible and easier to use.”
“Not only can AI be used to clone celebrities and public figures, but it can also be used in everyday voice cloning scams perpetrated by friends, family members or co-workers. These AI-driven scams have many variations, ranging from electoral disinformation. Kidnapping for ransom“
“These AI-fueled scams range from election disinformation to kidnapping for ransom, and require at least three seconds of voice to create realistic clones. The technology is so advanced that Scammers can add accents, age limits, background sounds, etc.
Although the Federal Trade Commission has made it illegal for government agencies to use AI to contact you, that’s not stopping cyberthieves from prowling for your personal information 24/7.
How can you protect yourself? Here are some important considerations:
- Stop and don’t panic. Gather your thoughts and contact the person who supposedly called you to confirm the situation if you can’t reach them.
- Be alert to all phone calls, even if you recognize the voice. Listen for strange statements, questions, or requests, especially for money or personal or business information.
- Avoid personalized voicemail messages. They can give bad actors easy access to your voice.
- They want money or information. Identity criminals are not interested in attacking individuals unless they are high net worth or employees with access to business information or systems. Cybercriminals use a variety of tactics to create panic or a sense of urgency – like claiming a loved one is at risk or an important vendor must pay now!
Think you’ve been scammed? Call your local police and report it to the FTC. The agency shares its reports with more than 2,800 law enforcement agencies.