Scammers record Russian voices for audio deepfakes

Scammers are calling Russians under the guise of sociological surveys to collect voice samples for creating fake audio recordings. This allows them to clone voices for fraudulent purposes. These criminals pose as researchers to record voices, aiming to keep people on the phone as long as possible. They need at least 20 seconds of clear audio to clone a voice, then add effects to bypass detection systems. Experts advise using caller ID services and avoiding sharing personal information. The increasing sophistication of these scams, including combining fake voices with videos, poses a growing threat.