Think It’s a Loved One Calling? Police Warn of AI Scam Tactic
The Sioux Falls Police Department is warning the Sioux Empire about a rash of recent phone scams. The scammers may be using AI to imitate loved ones.
“The Sioux Falls Police Department has received multiple reports of scam calls where callers claim to be associated with a family member who is in distress,” the SFPD said in a statement. Officials added that the scammers try to pressure you to “wire” money immediately from a specific location.
“It is possible that these scammers may be using artificial intelligence to replicate the voice of a family member,” the Department said…