How to identify AI voice cloned calls and stay safe from them
Take note of these things to keep yourself from being a victim of scammers using AI voice cloned calls to scam people.
No doubt the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has made things easier for humans, but it also poses a threat to humankind. While some people are using the AI to do good things some are using it for criminal activities like scamming, extortion of money, and others.
Recently, there have been many reports of scammers impersonating loved ones or trusted figures by using AI to trick people into giving them information or money.
However, you can keep yourself safe from these scammers by taking note of the following things.
Unexpected calls:
First of all, you need to be cautious about some unexpected calls from your family members, friends, or colleagues at an unexpected time or about an unusual incident. You could be targeted by a scammer when you are in a vulnerable state and unsuspecting.
Urgent requests:
Avoid making any decision or payment in a hurry after receiving a call as scammers often create an urgent situation to pressure victims into making a quick decision. They might trick you by saying that someone important is in trouble and needs money immediately, or that your bank account has been compromised and you need to take action right away.
Unnatural speech patterns:
Though most AI voice-cloned calls sound real there are still some flaws that will let you know that it’s not a call from your loved one. The AI-cloned call generally have unnatural pauses, robotic-sounding speech, or strange pronunciation. You can listen to these indications to know that you are not talking to a real person.
Requests for money or personal information:
If someone demands to know your Social Security number or bank account number through a phone call then do not comply with them. You should never give out your bank details to someone you don’t know.
How to stay safe from AI voice cloned calls
Don’t answer calls from unknown numbers:
The simplest method to stay safe from AI voice-cloned calls is not to answer any calls from unknown numbers. You can let it go unanswered to voicemail. If anyone you know is calling then you can call them later.
Verify the caller’s identity:
If you have any doubts about the caller then first verify their identity by asking them questions that only the real person knows.
Don’t feel pressured to make a quick decision:
If someone is hurrying to make you a decision by creating an urgency then you need to think carefully before taking any action. Drop the call, think about it.
Report the scam to police:
If you think you’ve been targeted by an AI voice cloning scam, report it to the police.
Check what you are sharing online:
Scammers can use information they find online to impersonate you or your loved ones. So, you need to check what you are sharing on social media and other online platforms.
Use a call-blocking app:
You can install a call blocking app to get rid of or block unwanted calls, including those from scammers.
Ms Kalinga