Deepfake and voice-clone scams
"Mum, I've lost my phone, I need money now." It sounds exactly like them. It might not be.
The simple version
Scammers can now copy a voice from a short clip online, or fake a video call. The pattern is the same as old scams: urgency, secrecy and a request to send money fast. The fix is simple — hang up and contact the person on a number you already have.
Real-world example
Agree a family 'safe word' that only you know. If a caller can't say it, you hang up and call back.
Your move
A video call from your 'boss' asks you to urgently pay a supplier. What do you do?
Key takeaway
Urgent + secret + send money = stop. Hang up, call back on a number you trust.
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Last checked September 28, 2026 · Example figures; rules vary by country · General education, not financial advice