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How much audio does the FTC say a scammer needs to clone someone's voice?

A short clip, even one posted online.

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  1. Hours of studio recordings
  2. Just a short audio clip ✔
  3. A signed voice sample

Why: Videos on social media can supply the audio. That is why a familiar voice on the phone is no longer proof of who is calling.

Huh, didn't know that: The FBI suggests limiting online content of your voice and image and making social media accounts private.

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Answer: Just a short audio clip. Videos on social media can supply the audio. That is why a familiar voice on the phone is no longer proof of who is calling.

  1. FTC: Scammers use AI to enhance their family emergency schemes consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2023/03/scammers-use-ai-enhance-their-family-emergency-schemes
    All he needs is a short audio clip of your family member's voice
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. FBI IC3: Criminals Use Generative AI to Facilitate Financial Fraud www.ic3.gov/PSA/2024/PSA241203
    If possible, limit online content of your image or voice, make social media accounts private
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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