fossilesqueFeb 21

Lemmings, please give us your info dump.

https://mander.xyz/post/47816310

Show threadHodorFeb 21
Except now they record your voice and use it to train voice ai and scam you harder. My coworker’s ex-husband got a call from their “daughter” distressed “kidnapped” needing money for ransom. Sent it and called the ex-wife. Daughter was sleeping at home.
Show threadT156

I wonder if they do. That seems like a lot of effort to go to for the average person for a scammer.

It seems easier to have a generic voice, rely on the fact that phone audio quality isn’t great to bridge the gap, and use a shotgun approach.

Some places do, since there were a few high profile attacks, but they were nearly all targeting organisations by pretending to be the CEO or something.

Feb 22 at 1:29amWeb
Show threadTehWorldFeb 22
Once it’s automated it’s the same either way. Probably something even vibe code could pull off.
Show threadSaharaMaleikuhmFeb 22
I still have an ace up my sleeve: I don’t pick up the phone unless I know who is calling or am otherwise expecting a call.
Right now I just get the occasional one liner email: “hey Sahara what are you doing tonight?” Who the hell falls for that?