AI Voice and Deepfake Scams
Learn how criminals now fake voices and videos of loved ones, and the simple family safe word and call-back habits that stop them.
Computers can now copy a person’s voice from a few seconds of video and make fake videos of celebrities. Scammers use this to pretend to be a grandchild in trouble or a famous person promoting an investment. This course explains how these scams work in plain English and gives you simple, reliable habits that defeat them, however convincing the voice or video.
What you will learn
- How voice cloning and deepfake videos work
- The “grandchild in trouble” voice scam
- Fake celebrity investment videos and adverts
- Setting up a family safe word
- The hang up and call back habit
- What to do if you are targeted
Who this course is for
- Anyone with family whose voices appear online
- People who watch videos on social media
- Families who want a shared safety plan
Every lesson has large, clear steps, a try-it-yourself task and a short quiz, and you earn a certificate when you finish. Lessons work for iPhone, iPad and Android; screens can look slightly different on your device.
Understanding the New Tricks
3 lessons-
The "Grandchild in Trouble" Voice Scam
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Fake Celebrity and Investment Videos
Simple Habits That Protect You
3 lessons-
Setting Up a Family Safe Word
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The Hang Up and Call Back Habit
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What to Do If You Are Targeted
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