AI Voice Clone Scams
Scammers can fake any voice. Here's how to fight back.
The new scam
Scammers grab a 3-second voice clip from social media. AI clones the voice. They call “as your grandchild” needing bail money.
Set a family code word
Pick a phrase no one else knows. If a panicked caller can't say it — it's a scam.
Hang up and call back
Always hang up. Call your grandchild's real number directly. Verify they're fine.
Never wire money urgently
Real emergencies wait 5 minutes for verification. Scams demand instant payment.
Limit voice online
Lock down social media. Scammers need only seconds of audio to clone a voice.
Report it
FTC: reportfraud.ftc.gov. AARP Fraud Watch: 877-908-3360.
Quick Tip: Tell every family member the code word. Make it ordinary like “blue umbrella.”