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3. No doubt, one of the "blessings" of AI, which not only automates scams, but AI can imitate family voices.

Wed Apr 29, 2026, 01:20 PM

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https://www.marinecu.com/learning-hub/ai-voice-scams/

What is an AI Voice Scam?

An AI voice scam is when scammers use artificial intelligence to mimic someone’s voice– like your child, spouse, parent, or friend– and try to trick you into thinking it’s really them. Often, they’ll call claiming there’s an emergency and ask for a text passcode, money, or sensitive information.

Commonly Asked Questions About AI Voice Scams
1. Can AI Copy My Voice?

Yes. All it takes is a short voice recording (sometimes just a few seconds) from a social media video, voicemail, or even a podcast. AI tools can then clone your voice and make it say things you never actually said.

Enough said.
Set up a family codeword that scammers don't know.
Some just ask it a question that only a family member can answer.
Details in the article linked above.

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Latest Scam Alert [View all] mnhtnbb Wednesday OP

My Google Pixel is equipped with an assistant that screens calls. sellitman Wednesday #1

My phone screens suspected spam calls mnhtnbb Wednesday #2

No doubt, one of the "blessings" of AI, which not only automates scams, but AI can imitate family voices. usonian Wednesday #3

I had a call like that grumpyduck Wednesday #4

Use this. Be very slow, methodical, and thorough. Use up their time. Norrrm Wednesday #6

I screen my calls but sometimes I let them through and mess with them LogDog75 Wednesday #5

Are these calls hard line or mobile? Zackzzzz Wednesday #7

Mobile phone. I haven't had a landline for almost 9 years. mnhtnbb Wednesday #8

I got a couple calls like that... 2naSalit Wednesday #9