AI recreation of a specific person's voice from a short sample, used to fake recruiter calls or executive requests.
Voice cloning turns a few seconds of audio into a convincing imitation of someone's voice. In a work context it powers fake interview calls, a “manager” phoning a new hire with an urgent request, or vishing that impersonates a known contact.
Because a familiar voice feels like proof, cloning defeats our instinct to trust who we hear — verify unexpected requests through a separate channel.
Red flags
- A known voice making an unusual, urgent request
- Reluctance to switch to video or verify another way
- Slight unnatural cadence or audio artifacts
Deep-dive guide
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Frequently asked questions
Can a scammer fake my new manager's voice on a call?
Yes. With a short audio sample, AI can clone a specific voice convincingly. If a call makes an urgent or unusual request, verify it through a separate, trusted channel before acting.