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AI Voice Scams: How a 5‑Second Clip Can Cost $635, 000
June 6, 2026
A new kind of scam has emerged that relies on a tiny audio clip to trick people into sending large sums of money. The trick works by copying the sound of a loved one from just five seconds of recorded speech. Once the voice is cloned, scammers can call or message victims pretending to be someone
