HOUSTON – A growing scam fueled by artificial intelligence is leaving victims frightened and, in some cases, out thousands of dollars.
The FBI is warning Americans about AI-powered “voice cloning” scams, in which criminals use artificial intelligence to mimic the voices of family members and trick victims into sending money.
The scam often begins with a frantic phone call that appears to come from a loved one. The caller may claim they have been kidnapped, arrested, or are in some other emergency situation and urgently need financial help…