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The drama of an elderly scam victim
A disturbing episode has shaken the community of Treviso, where an 84-year-old woman was tricked by a gang of criminals who used artificial intelligence technology to clone her daughter's voice. The woman, believing she was helping her family, gave 30 euros to a stranger, convinced she was supporting her daughter in difficulty after an alleged road accident. This case highlights how new technologies can be exploited for illicit purposes, affecting the most vulnerable segments of the population.
Voice Cloning: An Increasingly Popular Method
Voice cloning is a practice that is gaining ground, especially in Anglo-Saxon countries and Northern Europe. Thanks to simple applications available on the market, it is possible to reproduce the timbre and tone of voice of anyone, making scams increasingly credible. The victims, often elderly, are contacted by telephone and deceived with heartbreaking stories that push them to pay large sums of money. The ease with which dramatic situations can be created through the use of these technologies represents a new frontier of crime.
The investigations and legal consequences
Law enforcement is intensifying investigations into these crimes. In the Treviso case, the Carabinieri were able to identify a 55-year-old from Campania, already known for other scams, thanks to video surveillance cameras. The man was arrested and jewelry and cash worth 40 thousand euros were seized. This episode highlights the importance of a rapid and coordinated response by the authorities to combat a growing phenomenon that threatens the safety of the most vulnerable people.