Deepfake case study · Audio
Grandparents deepfake (May 2025)
Scammers are using AI to clone voices of grandchildren and trick grandparents into sending money by claiming the grandchild is in trouble (e.g., arrested). They pressure victims to send money quickly via wire…
- Incident date
- May 2025
- Target
- Grandparents
Updated May 6, 2026 · 1 min read
Scammers are using AI to clone voices of grandchildren and trick grandparents into sending money by claiming the grandchild is in trouble (e.g., arrested). They pressure victims to send money quickly via wire transfers, gift cards, or cash pick-ups.