Scammers now use powerful AI voice-cloning apps to steal voices or mimic someone you trust to pull off convincing scams.

Consumer Reports investigates the rise of deepfakes, revealing how these high-tech scams work and what you can do right now to protect yourself and your family.

But it's not really a grandchild calling. It's a scammer. There are powerful AI voice-cloning apps now that can steal voices or mimic someone you trust and use them to pull off convincing scams.

Nearly a dozen voice actors interviewed by The Times said voice replication technology is reducing paid job opportunities and stripping them of their agency. Many found their voices cloned without ...