BRITS are being warned about a new scam where crooks imitate voices of loved ones to trick you into sending cash.
Symantec didn't share which companies were targeted, but told The Sun each transaction was "in the low millions".couldn't become an issue for individuals too, text-to-Speech specialist CereProc has now warned.If you or your loved ones have posted videos with sound or audio files on social media, the scammers can get hold of it that way
Matthew Aylett, CereProc's chief scientific officer, said: "Deepfake audio can be weaponised by criminals and gangs to defraud victims and sabotage business activities through telemarketing."By using deepfake audio to replicate a loved one’s voice, victims could be duped into sharing their bank account details or transferring money to a third party.
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