The Scam That Now Calls You (And Sounds Like Someone You Know)

Voice Phishing

The Scam That Now Calls You (And Sounds Like Someone You Know

Most of us have been trained to watch our inbox for suspicious messages.
But there’s a growing threat that often feels more real, more urgent—and harder to detect.

Scammers are now using AI-generated voices to call people and pretend to be:
• A boss or co-worker
• A vendor or partner
• A family member in trouble

All they need is a short public clip—a panel discussion, a TikTok, a podcast interview—to create a convincing imitation.

Here’s how to stay protected without stress or fear

Red flags to listen for:
• Requests that feel rushed or urgent
• Payment, password, or document demands
• Changes to normal process (“just send it through text”)
• Reluctance to follow up in writing

Defense that stops 90% of these calls:
• Hang up and call the person back using a number you already know
• Verify any unusual request in a second channel (email, chat, or SMS)

Trust and convenience are what attackers target. Slow down by a few seconds and you take away their advantage.

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You’ve got this—one smart step at a time.

Chat soon,

~CH