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J&K Police Warns of AI Voice-Cloning Cyber Scams
Jammu and Kashmir Police has warned the public about a rising cyber fraud that uses artificial intelligence to clone voices. Criminals can imitate the voice of a relative, employer or official to make urgent requests over phone calls or through fake audio messages, tricking victims into sharing sensitive information or money.
The police advisory said people should not trust an unexpected call just because the voice sounds familiar. It advised independently verifying such calls by contacting the purported caller on a known number or through another communication channel before acting on any request.
Police urged families to educate children and elderly members about the scam. Anyone who falls victim can report it on the national cyber fraud helpline 1930 or at cybercrime.gov.in.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The advisory singles out a new vector of cyber fraud that exploits trust in a familiar voice, making it harder for victims to detect deception. The police response focuses on prevention through verification and reporting, but the advisory does not mention any arrests or technical measures to trace cloned calls. The effectiveness of the warning depends on public awareness, which the police are now trying to build. The next step for anyone who receives a suspicious call is to verify through a separate channel and report it to helpline 1930.
Source: kashmirlife.net
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