MASON, Mich. (News 10) – The city of Mason is warning residents about a new artificial intelligence-powered phone scam that is targeting older adults.
City officials say scammers are using artificial intelligence to mimic the voices of family members and loved ones in an attempt to steal money.
One common scam involves a phone call in which a victim hears what sounds like a loved one’s voice saying, “I’ve been arrested and need $15,000 right away.” Scammers often create a sense of urgency and pressure victims to act immediately without verifying the situation…