🤖 The use of AI in scams

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AI is being used in scams more and more every single day…

The Use of AI in Scams

AI has many, many potential use cases that could make the world a better place. But not all use cases of AI are good. In fact, AI can also be used for many wrong reasons…

Some phone scammers are already using AI to mimic the voices of familiar individuals in scam calls. Deep fakes, which have gained notoriety in recent years, are also starting to be used in scams more and more.

To create an accurate copy of someone's voice, a significant amount of training data is needed. For instance: if scammers want to accurately mimic someone’s voice, they would need several audio recordings of the person's voice. This makes it seem like it’s hard to do, but …

In the era of the internet, many people openly share content of themselves online. Whether it is pictures, videos, or audio recordings–there is a whole pool of content for scammers to use for various purposes.

Once a voice copy is created, what are the consequences? The worst-case scenario involves a deep fake algorithm allowing anyone in possession of the data to make the replicated voice say anything they want. It can be as simple as typing out text and having the computer generate the voice, indistinguishable from the original.

This AI “use case” poses significant challenges, particularly regarding audio misinformation and disinformation. It can be exploited to influence public opinion on an international or national scale, as demonstrated by the deepfake videos featuring Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Many people have encountered scam or phishing calls attempting to deceive them into believing their computer has been compromised, urging them to provide login details that grant access to their personal data. Typically, these calls can be identified as hoaxes since the requests made by the caller do not align with those of legitimate organizations.

However, imagine receiving a call where the voice on the other end sounds exactly like that of a friend or loved one. This introduces a whole new level of complexity and panic for the unsuspecting recipient.

A CNN report highlighted an incident where a mother received a call from an unknown number, but to her surprise, the voice on the line belonged to her daughter. The alleged kidnappers had created a deepfake of her daughter's voice, demanding a ransom.

Similarly, variations of this scam include fabricating a car accident scenario, leading the victim to call their family for financial assistance.

While there are software solutions available for identifying deepfakes, such as creating visual representations of audio called spectrograms, these may require technical expertise to use effectively. When uncertain about the authenticity of a call, skepticism becomes crucial. If you receive a sudden call from a loved one requesting money or making unusual requests, these days it is advisable to call them back or send a text message to confirm their identity.

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