Even Simple Greetings Can Be Risky
It’s not only “yes” that can endanger you. Common greetings like “hello” or “hey” can also help scammers. Automated systems use these recordings to confirm that your phone number is active and that your voice is authentic. By simply greeting an unknown caller, you may be confirming your identity for future fraud attempts.
✅ Safer approach:
When receiving calls from unknown numbers, wait for the person to introduce themselves first, or respond with cautious phrases like:
“Who are you trying to reach?”
“How can I assist you?”
How AI Makes Voice Cloning Possible
The reason your voice is so valuable is simple: artificial intelligence can now clone it with shocking accuracy. With just a few seconds of audio, AI tools can recreate your tone and speech patterns to sound almost exactly like you.
Scammers can then impersonate you to:
