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Glossary

What is voice cloning? AI-generated voices in scams

Using AI to generate speech in a real person’s voice, so a call or voice note sounds like a colleague, executive or relative.

How it works

The FBI warns that criminals generate short audio clips containing a loved one’s voice to impersonate a relative in a crisis, and use AI-generated audio to impersonate public figures or personal relations to ask for payments. It also says criminals get into bank accounts using AI-generated audio clips of individuals.

A real example

In May 2025 the FBI reported an ongoing campaign of AI-generated voice messages claiming to come from senior US officials, used to build rapport before sending a malicious link. The FBI says vishers increasingly exploit AI-generated audio to impersonate well-known figures and personal relations.

How to train for it

  • Do not treat a recognisable voice as verification.
  • Agree a code word or a call-back rule for urgent requests involving money or access.
  • Listen for odd tone or word choice, but rely on the process, not your ear.

SecurityRing does not simulate cloned voice calls today; voice-call simulations are coming soon. Its live deepfake video in email simulation trains the same verify-first habit.

Sources

Every clause, incident and figure above comes from these official or original sources.

  1. FBI Internet Crime Complaint CenterCriminals Use Generative Artificial Intelligence to Facilitate Financial Fraud (PSA I-120324-PSA)Published 3 December 2024 · Accessed 17 October 2026.
  2. FBI Internet Crime Complaint CenterSenior US Officials Impersonated in Malicious Messaging Campaign (PSA I-051525-PSA)Published 15 May 2025 · Accessed 17 October 2026.