AI threat detail

Voice Cloning Scam

Short voice samples can be cloned and used in urgent calls or voice notes.

What it is

AI voice cloning recreates a speaker’s tone from recordings and uses it to impersonate them.

Why it is dangerous

A familiar voice can bypass skepticism, especially during emotional or urgent requests.

Simple example

A voice note sounds like a friend asking for emergency cash after losing a wallet.

Red flags

  • Urgency and secrecy
  • Requests for transfers or OTPs
  • Caller avoids video
  • Story cannot be verified

What users should do

  • Call back using a saved number
  • Use a family or team code word
  • Never share OTPs
  • Slow down the conversation