06/16/2026
⚠️FRAUD TIP TUESDAY⚠️
You may have heard of the scams involving your family members’ voice being impersonated. In this scam, your family member calls and tells you they have been arrested and they need money immediately to be released. They push a sense of urgency that could make you panic and not think straight.
But, beware! The voice you are hearing is fake. Criminals can find videos of your loved one online and use AI to replicate their voice. They use urgency and emotion to manipulate you into acting quickly. They may ask for the money using methods such as gift cards, wire transfers, or cryptocurrency. These are all hard to track and almost impossible to recover.
If you receive a phone call like this, stop and think before acting. Hang up and try to contact your family member directly. Never send money to anyone you don’t know.
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