That panicky call from a relative? It could be a thief using a voice clone, FTC warns
The agency issued a consumer alert urging people to be vigilant for calls using voice clones generated by artificial intelligence. They can be used by criminals hoping to swindle people out of money.
For years, a common scam has involved getting a call from someone purporting to be an authority figure, like a police officer, urgently asking you to payto help get a friend or family member out of trouble.
