For security, we have to stop picking up the phone | TechCrunch
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The Ferrari executive's experience highlights the increasing sophistication of scams, utilizing voice AI tools to mimic someone's voice, making identification crucial to avoid fraud.
Despite the caller's convincing imitation of Benedetto Vigna's accent, the Ferrari executive asked for specific knowledge only Vigna would possess, thus averting potential fraud.
Scammers exploit high-pressure situations over the phone to manipulate individuals into acting hastily, often using threats or urgent demands to provoke a quick response.
The growing trend of fraudsters using technology to clone voices challenges individuals to remain vigilant and verify identities, especially in unexpected phone interactions.
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