社会｜AI進化で変わるオレオレ詐欺の脅威 / Society | The Evolving Threat of “Ore Ore” Scams Due to AI Advancements

Summary

Thanks to the latest AI technology, “ore ore” scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated.

In particular, there is a significant risk that victims will be completely convinced without doubt, as scammers can imitate the voices of people close to them. For example, pretending to be in urgent contact with a CEO or a family member and requesting money is a highly effective tactic. To prevent falling victim to scams, it is crucial to ignore suspicious calls, keep information up to date, consult the police, and share information with those around you.

Dialogue

This dialogue is fictional and based on the article.

Chako: Hey Log, I’ve been hearing that scams are on the rise lately, and I’m really scared about the AI-based impersonation scams!
Log: It’s true. With advancements in AI technology, it’s become much easier to mimic voices. If someone speaks to you in the voice of someone you know, you usually wouldn’t suspect anything.
Chako: Exactly! If it were my mom’s voice, I might believe it right away. How can we protect ourselves?
Log: First, it’s crucial to ignore suspicious calls. Also, sharing information with those around you can be effective.
Navi: Additionally, consulting with the police can help prevent more people from falling victim. Keeping information updated is also important.
Chako: I see, we all need to be careful together!

Admin’s Note

The evolution of AI technology brings forth new methods of fraud that serve as a crucial warning for us. In particular, scams that imitate the voices of people we know can shake our everyday trust. As mentioned in the conversation between Chako and Log, it’s important to ignore suspicious calls and be cautious about sharing information. Moving forward, we need to raise awareness about such scams and work together with those around us to implement countermeasures. It’s especially important to actively share this information with the elderly.