Tuesday, March 25, 2025

New scam tactic may draw you in — but don’t fall for it

By EMILY NAVA Staff Writer
Posted 12/14/23

A new scam tactic is causing confusion and chaos as people receive phone calls where the person on the line sounds like someone the receiver knows — but it’s done through voice cloning. The scammer will attempt to create a scary scenario and usually will proceed with asking for money. Another scam being pulled is a number popping up on someone’s phone of someone they know, but it’s not the actual person. These scams have been circling the United States and have now hit Hood County.

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