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Voice Clone Scam Steals $18K
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- Jun 28, 2026
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- 98
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Summary
A Poway dad lost $18,000 after a chilling AI-powered scam that cloned his daughter’s voice—complete with tears and apologies—to fake an arrest and demand bail. The scammer, posing as a police officer and a lawyer, used intimate personal details to build trust, even fooling a weary, normally cautious dad who handed over nearly all his family’s savings. It wasn’t until after the cash exchange that he realized he’d been duped—by tech that can mimic loved ones with terrifying precision. Now, he’s rallying others to verify emergency calls directly and never trust a voice alone, warning that these scams are getting smarter, faster, and more dangerous. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/082b0cb8264cdd62