Phone scams take sinister twist as millions of fake calls are made to clone voices

Chilling new wave of AI-assisted fraud targets older people and clones their voices before setting up bank direct debits.

Medicare scam calls have jumped 40%, and fraudsters now use dark-web personal data to fool seniors. How to protect the coverage you depend on

The calls start early, don’t stop until dinner, and look to be from local numbers.
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Ohio emerges as national leader in efforts to combat robocalls despite surge in nuisance calls

COLUMBUS, Ohio — If you think your phone is ringing more often than not with spam calls, you’re not alone. Research by consumer groups reveals that one in three Ohioans now receives a scam call daily, ...

Scammers use AI voice cloning to make fraudulent payments

According to NTS, this new and advanced phone scam uses artificial intelligence (AI) to clone voices. It also appears to be ...
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Ten hidden reasons you keep getting spam calls

Spam calls are a pervasive nuisance that can disrupt your day and potentially lead to scams. Understanding why you’re receiving these calls is the first step towards effectively blocking them. Here ...

'Disturbing AI clone' call alert issued by Which? as people's voices 'stolen'

Anyone who gets an unexpected phone call asking them to take part in what seems like a harmless survey is advised to say ...

Which? issues 'disturbing' alert as people 'cloned' after phone call

A seemingly innocent survey could be the gateway to a 'disturbing' crime. Advanced AI is being used in ways that leave ...
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Phone scam warning: Thousands of spam calls target UK mobile users

According to the Q4 2024 Global Call Threat Report, UK residents received an average of four spam calls per month, with the share of unknown spam calls rising from 28% to 32%. This tally has ...