Artificial intelligence is transforming the way we live and work, but criminals are using it too.
One of the fastest-growing and most frightening new scam trends is AI-powered “voice spoofing.” With just a few seconds of audio pulled from a social media post, voicemail, or video, scammers can clone someone’s voice and use it to trick family members into sending money.
Across San Diego County and throughout California, law enforcement is already seeing victims targeted by criminals who sound exactly like their child, grandchild, spouse, or close friend or a government official. The call is emotional, urgent, and terrifying…