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Amanda Blankenship

1 in 4 Americans Got a Fake Voice Call Last Year—Why “Familiar Voices” Can’t Be Trusted Anymore

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If you’ve picked up your phone lately and felt a moment of doubt about who was on the other end, you’re not alone—and you’re not being paranoid. New research shows that 1 in 4 Americans received a deepfake voice call in the past year, a shocking shift that’s changing how we think about trust and communication. These aren’t your typical robocalls either—they sound like your spouse, your child, or even your bank. But those familiar voices can’t always be trusted. Here is what you need to do to protect yourself against this kind of scam.

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