Two Michigan homebuyers lose $66,000 in suspected voice-cloning scam
CNN reported on 15 September on two Michigan homebuyers who lost $66,000 in a suspected voice-cloning scam. Real estate scams caused more than $275 million in losses last year, a 58.5% increase on 2024.
Who is affected and how
- retail customer
- In a home purchase, never change transfer details on the basis of instructions received by phone; verify only by calling back on a known number.
- banking professional
- For large property-related transfers, a separate call-back verification is warranted.
Sources
- How two homebuyers in Michigan lost $66,000 in a suspected voice-cloning scam | CNNus.cnn.com · Sep 15, 2026
- AI Voice-Cloning Scam Gang Netted Over €1m in Greeceen.politis.com.cy · Sep 18, 2026
- Greece Police Bust AI Voice Cloning Gang in €1 Million Scam Operationgreek city times · Sep 19, 2026
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