Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

BigmanPigman

(55,853 posts)

11. I heard yesterday a new AI scam is using your voice.

Reply to Randomthought (Original post)

Sat Jul 11, 2026, 04:13 PM

12 hrs ago

Last edited Sat Jul 11, 2026, 05:00 PM - Edit history (1)

My mother and I were almost screwed over with this BS.

The newest tool for scammers is to call a potential victim's number and when you speak into the phone it is recorded and then used to say (for example) "Hi, it's me. I'M in prison and need help to get out........".

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

1 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

erronis

21 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Attention California DUers and all [View all] Randomthought 14 hrs ago OP

Thanks!.................. Lovie777 14 hrs ago #1

You an also check online using your parcel number. xuplate 13 hrs ago #2

Over the past six month . . . AverageOldGuy 13 hrs ago #3

Geez, time to get a new phone number!!! AZ8theist 12 hrs ago #9

I work for Medicaid. I cannot just change my phone number MerryBlooms 11 hrs ago #18

Omgosh, I get that unpaid toll threat sporadically form IL MerryBlooms 12 hrs ago #10

I think technology can come up with a solution - after all they've created a bit of this mess. erronis 11 hrs ago #12

Good point, hadn't come up with that one. Business lines paying more, MerryBlooms 11 hrs ago #14

Not quite so many Randomthought 11 hrs ago #16

Hubby needs to take you out to dinner! Joinfortmill 13 hrs ago #4

Tax collectors of any kind don't make unsolicited phone calls. They send letters, Registered Letters if you're Exp 13 hrs ago #5

Hope there is a special place in hell for scammers. Sun-Moon 13 hrs ago #6

Good advice. Thanks! calimary 12 hrs ago #7

Ouch! Seems like if you move, things are generated that trigger off other actions that result in you getting spam SWBTATTReg 12 hrs ago #8

I've noticed that the PO Change-of-Address packets include a lot of private company material erronis 11 hrs ago #13

I heard yesterday a new AI scam is using your voice. BigmanPigman 12 hrs ago #11

Don't say "Yes" madamesilverspurs 11 hrs ago #15

I've screened my calls for years... BigmanPigman 11 hrs ago #17

Which is why I only answer calls from my contact list. niyad 9 hrs ago #20

America has become the perfect target. Buddyzbuddy 10 hrs ago #19

How'd they even know you had a time share? Ouch! Scary times. C Moon 3 hrs ago #21