Your phone rings. On the other end of the line, the familiar voice of a family member urgently asking for help. However, it is actually a machine speaking, an AI-controlled algorithm that cleverly carries out emotional manipulation. This is not a scene from a science fiction novel, but a real threat that has already claimed its victims.
A phone call that changed everything
Jerry, an 82-year-old Texan, experienced the shock of his life. He believed he had to help his son-in-law out of an emergency. In the end, he was $17,000 poorer - a fortune he had entrusted to a perfidious fraudster, believing it was a lie. The perpetrators: clever and technically adept, the method: shockingly simple.
Technology as an instrument of deception
How does this scam work? The criminals use commercial or open source “voice cloning” software to imitate familiar voices. Just a few seconds of voice recording are enough to deceive victims. This fraud method is not new, but the use of artificial intelligence (AI) makes it even more dangerous.
False security and real consequences
Jerry's story is not an isolated incident. Fraudsters all over the world are using such technologies to deceive their victims. The psychological tactic is always the same: They put the victim under pressure, cause panic and thus make them make a hasty decision.
Fraud protection: Prevent and respond
If in doubt, you should hang up immediately and get reassurance from a known number. Jerry and his family learned from this. They rely on a password system for identification.
Conclusion
AI fraud is a digital threat made real. It takes advantage of human emotionality and leaves not only financial but also emotional damage. It is crucial to be aware of this type of fraud and take preventive measures.
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Source: The Standard
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