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A Convenient Technology — But Not Without Risks
Voice messaging technology is incredibly convenient, especially for busy individuals or elderly users who may not have time to type or look at a screen for long periods. It’s fair to say that it’s a helpful tool in today’s fast-paced world.
However, like all technologies, it comes with both advantages and disadvantages.
One serious concern is misuse by scammers. Some individuals are using this technology to hack Facebook accounts. Once inside, they access your voice messages stored in your chat history and use AI voice cloning technology to create a voice model that mimics how you speak.
The more voice data they have, the more accurate the imitation becomes.
With that cloned voice, they can then generate fake voice messages that sound exactly like you — and send them to your friends or family, asking for money or sensitive information. Because the voice sounds authentic, victims are more likely to believe it’s really you.
In today’s world, many people are already aware of scams involving fake text messages. But voice-based scams are becoming harder to detect — and much more convincing.
Elderly People Are Often the Most Targeted
In most cases, it’s the elderly who fall victim to these scams.
Scammers often create false stories to manipulate emotions and then use that to pressure victims into transferring money urgently.
These days, many families are living apart, and when people finally find a bit of time, they often leave short voice messages to check in. While this habit is meaningful, it also opens up new risks — so it’s important to stay alert and cautious to avoid falling into such traps.
If something seems urgent or suspicious, it’s better to make a video call to confirm the situation directly.
Even better, you can agree ahead of time on a unique code or phrase that only close friends or family would know — something that scammers couldn’t easily fake.
Staying one step ahead can make all the difference in protecting yourself and your loved ones.
