UK Bank Warns of Rising AI Voice Cloning Scams

Starling Bank urges public to use 'safe phrases' to verify calls as scammers exploit social media videos to clone voices.

Starling Bank reports that AI voice cloning scams are targeting millions, with 28% of survey respondents claiming to have been targeted.
Scammers use AI to replicate voices from just a few seconds of audio found in social media videos, making fraudulent calls to friends and family.
Nearly half of the surveyed individuals were unaware of these scams, and 8% would send money even if the call seemed suspicious.
The bank recommends establishing a 'safe phrase' with loved ones to verify identity during phone calls, advising against sharing it digitally.
Authorities and experts emphasize the growing threat of AI-enabled fraud and urge the public to stay vigilant and informed.