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Couple Loses Rs 18 Lakh To AI Voice

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A couple in Canada lost around Rs 18 Lakh in an online scam.

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The scammer impersonated the couple's grandson, who he said was in jail and needed cash for bail.

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The couple rushed to their bank to withdraw money but were stopped by a bank manager who informed them that the voice on the phone was likely a fake

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The couple later admitted that the voice sounded strange.

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The grandson had shared videos on YouTube, so there could be a possibility of the scammer imitating his voice from there.

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It's unclear how the scammers used AI to sound like the grandson.

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This incident highlights the misuse of AI, which has both its perks and disadvantages.

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AI is becoming increasingly popular and is being misused by people.

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The victims' money is gone, and there's no insurance to cover the loss.

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It's important to be cautious and verify claims before sending money to anyone online.