AI voice cloning scammers impersonate family members in distress to demand ransom, using technology like ElevenLabs.
In a chilling rise of AI voice cloning scams, fraudsters are now impersonating family members in distress to demand ransom, as reported in India and the US. Utilizing widely-available technology like ElevenLabs, scammers create convincing voice clones of loved ones in trouble, such as being kidnapped or arrested, to extort money. These sophisticated scams are difficult to recognize as fake, with scammers using personal details and realistic scenarios to deceive victims.
March 17, 2024
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