See How They Steal Your Voice: Three Words You Should Never Say On The Phone To Avoid Scams

That brief greeting can:

• Confirm your number is valuable
• Capture enough audio to begin basic voice cloning

A Safer Way to Answer the Phone

Instead of speaking immediately:

• Wait for the caller to speak first
• Ask them to identify themselves
• Ask who they are trying to reach

This prevents you from giving away your voice before knowing who’s on the other end.

Why AI Makes These Scams So Convincing

Modern voice-cloning tools can:

• Analyze speech patterns
• Reproduce emotion
• Adjust speed and accent
• Mimic fear, urgency, or calmness

In minutes, they can generate audio that sounds like a real person—even a loved one.

That’s why victims are often convinced they’re speaking to:

• A family member
• A bank representative
• A legitimate company
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