Chicago suburb warns of AI voice cloning scams that impersonate loved ones

The Brief

  • Scammers are using AI to clone voices and impersonate loved ones.
  • Victims are pressured to send money or personal information.
  • Police advise verifying calls before acting and reporting suspicious activity.

BERWYN, Ill. The Berwyn Police Department is warning residents about a new scam using artificial intelligence to clone voices and impersonate loved ones or trusted officials.

What we know:

Officials said scammers may call victims with voices that sound real, urging them to send money or share personal information.

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