FTC guidance says a short audio clip can be enough for a scammer to clone a loved one’s voice.

That means the sound of the voice is no longer proof.

Common signs still matter:

• urgency
• secrecy
• strange payment methods
• pressure not to call anyone else

A quick example: the caller sounds exactly like your grandson and says he is in jail. The sound may be real enough to fool you. The solution is not to analyze the audio. The solution is to call back on a number you already trust.

What to do:

• Do not trust the voice alone.
• Call back using a known number.
• Use a family safe word if the situation is serious.

This lesson is part of Using AI Tools from Lumoset Foundation, Fort Wayne, Indiana – free, always, with no account and no catch.