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AI ‘Impostor’ Voice Scams Are On the Rise. How to Protect Yourself?

2025/4/16
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WSJ Tech News Briefing

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A new type of phone scam) uses AI to replicate the voices of loved ones to convince us to send money to malicious actors. WSJ family and tech columnist Julie Jargon describes how the scam works and what you can do) to avoid falling victim to it. And, new U.S. tariffs and the closure of a popular trade loophole could spell trouble for bargain-app maker Shein’s) business bringing Americans fast fashion from China. WSJ reporter Shen Lu explains. Victoria Craig hosts.

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