AI Voice Clone of Texas Woman Used in Distress Scam Targeting Brother in Port Neches
Jace Edgar of Port Neches, Texas reportedly received a scam phone call using AI-generated voice cloning to mimic his sister in distress. Believing she had been in an accident, Edgar began to act before noticing the caller avoided direct questions. When he contacted his sister, she was unharmed and unaware of the call. Authorities confirmed this was part of a broader rise in AI-powered scams, urging the public to stay vigilant and avoid sharing personal info with unknown callers.
- Date it happened
- 2025-04-03
- Organisation involved
- Scammers impersonating Jayla (sister of Jace Edgar), Scammers
- Product, system or model
- Synthetic audio generation technology
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