Children and teens frequently post on social media without a thought of the possible consequences.

"To carry out an AI scam call, criminals first must find a five- to ten-second audio recording of a loved one’s voice, such as a clip from YouTube or a post on Facebook or Instagram.

Then they feed it to an artificial intelligence tool that learns the person’s voice patterns, pitch and tone—and, crucially, simulates their voice."

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Criminals are using AI technology in a scary new AI scam, but knowing the red flags can help you avoid becoming their next victim.