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Voice clones and deepfakes are new tools for an old trick. Simple verification still works.

New tools, old trick

AI can imitate voices and faces and write convincing messages. But the scam still depends on urgency and trust.

What it looks like

A call in a relative's voice asking for money after an 'accident'. A video of a celebrity or businessperson promoting an investment. A message that is written perfectly and sounds exactly like someone you know.

What helps

Hang up and call back on a known number, use a family safe word, and be careful with celebrity investment videos. Verification through a second channel beats trusting a voice or a face.

Reduce what can be copied

Be careful about how much voice and video of you and your family is public, and be wary of apps that ask you to upload your photos or voice. If you are targeted, report it at cybercrime.gov.in, or call 1930 if money was lost.

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Author
Akshay Kumar Sharma
Type
Educational article (not a news report)

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