AI voice cloning used in terrifying home invasion robbery scam
flavioAd · x · 2026-08-19
A user shared a harrowing story where scammers used AI to clone a sick son's voice. They tricked his mother into believing he was with the police and involved in a robbery, convincing her to allow a home inspection, which led to an actual robbery while she was present. The poster highlights this dark side of AI, noting that most people outside the tech bubble are unaware of these capabilities, and urges awareness and the use of family safe words.
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