Beware of new telephone scams using artificial intelligence
The Hellenic Police recently issued an important warning to citizens regarding a new, sophisticated form of telephone scam. Fraudsters are now using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to mimic the voices of the victims' relatives, making the scam appear extremely convincing.
According to the authorities, the perpetrators call unsuspecting citizens pretending to be a relative who is in urgent need. Thanks to AI programs, the scammers manage to reproduce the tone and style of the relative's voice, requesting immediate sums of money to deal with an alleged accident or other problem.
Cybersecurity experts emphasize that this technology makes it very difficult for the average user to realize that it is a scam. Fraudsters often gather information from social media so that they know details about their victims' lives and make their story more believable.
the Hellenic Police advises citizens to be particularly careful and not to make any payments before verifying the caller's identity. In case you receive such a call, the best move is to hang up and call your relative directly on their own phone number.
If you suspect that you have fallen victim to such a scam, it is important to contact the police authorities immediately. Information and composure remain our strongest weapons against these modern threats that exploit technology for illegal purposes.