AI SCAM Horror: Italian Business Leaders Tricked by Voice Cloning
— A cunning AI-driven phone scam has targeted top Italian business leaders, including Giorgio Armani and Patrizio Bertelli. Scammers used advanced technology to clone the voice of Italy’s defense minister, Guido Crosetto. They pretended to need funds for freeing kidnapped journalists in the Middle East.
This high-tech trickery convinced prominent figures they were supporting a real cause. Authorities warn business leaders to stay alert as these scams become more advanced. This incident raises alarms about AI’s role in fraud and potential financial threats to businesses.
The Italian government and law enforcement are digging deep into this scam. They emphasize the need for stronger security measures in business communications to stop future deceitful acts like this one from succeeding.