Hi mum!' The simple WhatsApp text scam costing parents and friends dear
Briefly

Fraudsters are exploiting technology to impersonate family members through texts and calls, often using a lost phone or locked bank account scenario to solicit money. They frequently pose as children but can also impersonate friends or parents. The scams are sophisticated and evolving quickly, with some criminals using AI voice impersonation technology to create believable messages, putting victims under pressure for urgent financial help. Messages demand money to cover various urgent bills, always directing payments to unknown accounts, making it critical for individuals to verify requests before acting.
The messages often arrive from unknown numbers, impersonating children or close friends, asking for emergency funds due to a mishap involving their own accounts.
Fraudsters are employing AI voice impersonation technology in their scams, making them increasingly believable and dangerous as they evolve rapidly.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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