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Voice-Cloning Scams Target Families: Experts Warn

3/20/2025

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Scammers are now leveraging voice-cloning technology to mimic the voices of loved ones, pressuring victims to send money urgently. Recent cases in Ontario and Montreal reveal how personal details from social media are exploited. Experts urge families to create unique code words and be vigilant about what they share online to safeguard against these cunning schemes.

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Scammers are now leveraging voice-cloning technology to mimic the voices of loved ones, pressuring victims to send money urgently. Recent cases in Ontario and Montreal reveal how personal details from social media are exploited. Experts urge families to create unique code words and be vigilant about what they share online to safeguard against these cunning schemes.