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AI-Powered Scam Targets Google Users with Fake Support Calls

Scammers use AI-generated voices to impersonate Google representatives in attempts to gain account access.

  • Victims report receiving convincing phone calls from supposed Google Support, using AI to mimic human-like voices.
  • Scams involve fraudulent account recovery requests and fake emails claiming suspicious account activity.
  • Sam Mitrovic and Garry Tan were targeted, with scammers falsely claiming account access from foreign locations.
  • Experts emphasize that Google does not make unsolicited support calls to users regarding account security.
  • Users are advised to verify suspicious communications and enhance account security with strong passwords and two-factor authentication.
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