Fraudsters use voice-cloning AI to scam man out of $25,000

[@okateagbomerelucky2676]

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[@alexgodwin456]

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[@SurveyJoseph]

Hey bud, I just wanted you to know that everything you do is necessary and thank you so much for what you do. It's more than just a recovery service, you're helping people. You're actually the push for me to get my degree in Information Technology so that I can protect people from heartless people like this. Thank you for all you do *Strong widget on the internet,* you're a genius with a big heart and principles. Support and Respect from Britain 👍🏻🇬🇧 🇺🇸.

[@WALKERALLENEN]

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[@sbkpilot1]

No lawyer on this earth will send an uber to pickup cash, this should've been an immediate red flag.

[@Hurt-to-Healing]

Please do not blame the victim. Anyone can be scammed and those who think they are too smart to be scammed are the easiest to deceive.

[@Vishaltyler]

Hearing these people's voices over the phone so thrilled to be evil, almost giddy sounding, is utterly disgusting. Thank you *STRONGWIDGET* all you and your team does to shut them scammers down.

[@jodypat5054]

Only people who didn't come from KZbin are worthy of liking this *Strong widget* 🏆 what a journey it’s been! this £200,000 recovery has been an inspiration to us all, congrats!!! ❤️

[@universalmeditation8631]

I give my parents and grandparents bimonthly updates on the newest scams. You should do the same!

[@martinneosel3403]

Good idea.

[@lolononojay9010]

You don’t have updates lmao

[@mopes2713]

If it were me I would tell the lawyer to meet me at the jail where my son is at and that I will give him the cash in person. Watch how quickly the scammer gives up.

[@ronniemead805]

or call a trustewd lawyer to go bail out your son

[@madeleinemacdonald5062]

Outstanding job, Briskdeft! I'm so glad you're out there battling these vile scammers. We must take every precaution to protect the general people and the elderly from these vile con artists!! Bravo to you! You ought to be awarded the *UniversalChargeBack* for protecting us. Big up, brother

[@thesummerof1968]

This is how that poor Uber driver got killed, a year ago. She was elderly as well, and had no involvement in the scam. These monsters use Uber to pick up the money. I hope that there is a special place in hell for these criminals ..it's evil.

[@fasdfasdf1783]

Ya we’ll only go to special place when we die. TIL then we gonna have to do what we gotta do to survive

[@Hurt-to-Healing]

Depriving an old person of their money is extremely wrong.

[@westbccoast]

Great guy for sharing, kudos to you. However never answer a call from an unknown number let it go to voicemail. Scammers typically don't leave voicemails, never click on links in email or sms. Never respond to texts. Why not call the jail to verify. ALWAYS verify, hangup and call the number on the legit website or better yet the number on the back of your bank card.

[@PEPSI-s4r]

I feel bad for this man. It is so wrong.

[@user-wv9zk2ni6i]

Giving money to an Uber driver wasn’t a red flag?

[@nadagabri5783]

I know right not a check …. cash

[@Johnny.Natural]

These guys get caught in the lights, people often just follow directions

[@wwtjoygbths3993]

​​@@Johnny.Natural We are looking at a liar idiot. How could he not call a lawyer or go to the lawyers office. He lies to the bank teller to with draw his own money.

[@bond7459]

An ex scammer once say,i did scam intelligent people,because intelligent people do fallow instructions.

[@brucej.willson4764]

​@@bond7459fallow, huh? Hm.

[@bngr_bngr]

I don’t even answer my phone.

[@dav0n]

Let alone give $25k to a random Uber!

[@mopes2713]

Lol me neither unless it's a programmed number.

[@wwtjoygbths3993]

​@@mopes2713 An then it will get the voice mail and I will get back to you.

[@Schultz98]

same, haven't answered my phone besides saved numbers I am expecting a call from in years. I actually forget phone scams exist until I see the funny videos of people trolling them.

[@DM-sv2ei]

You're smart! Me either.

[@lemontea128]

Ok I can understand how he fell for it. But how did it not ring a bell with his daughter

[@flrbase]

They were in on it....

[@jazziez6467]

So they never had the son or daughter talk on the story, i think it was a con job from them.

[@fly-9262]

Sorry, kids will stay in jail. It's not my responsibility.

[@HectorOgden]

Crypto Fraud Survivor?* As a retired combat Marine, I must say that what you're doing is as crucial as any soldier's role on the battlefield. You're fighting against these digital criminals and terrorists. You're shielding and safeguarding the most vulnerable members of our society from these predator. Keep up the great work, *UniversalChargeBack*

[@dennisd9554]

Here's the problem I have with this whole thing: bail just doesn't work like that. There is immediate bail for common and petty crimes, but those have to be paid in person at the jail. For something like vehicular manslaughter, you're not getting bail prior to being arraigned by a judge. And you're going to have to go visit a bail bondsman's office ... it isn't going to be a measly few thousand. These scammers prey on people panicking and making fast decisions. Slow down. Talk to someone. Don't believe everything. Verify. Call a real lawyer and ask questions. Someone I know just got a call TODAY claiming that they kidnapped her daughter and demanding $25K, and they texted a sound clip of her crying and begging for her mom to send money. She had her friend call her daughter while she stalled them. The daughter was at home! All AI. Don't believe anything you can't see in-person.

[@solomonhilliard5357]

Yes anything involving the government takes time. There really should be required teaching on interacting with the justice system.

[@MarcoMercado-ps1yl]

They'll never get my $20 Bucks 😡

[@Stephanie90m]

😅😅

[@BoomBurster]

You have 20 bucks?

[@johnh.backensto5416]

Hey, this is your friend John. Can I borrow $25?

[@alexshatner3907]

HOW ABOUT 20 CENTS?

[@mariecampbell3373]

Or my $5 !!😅

[@sharonrose50]

Just don’t answer the phone and call the family member or have them come in person I don’t even answer the door either unless I know them or called to have them come out.

[@inboxnews]

Great advice.

[@bngr_bngr]

I never answer my door.

[@martinneosel3403]

Same here.

[@AmirMr-de5nz]

You and your team and your associates are absolute legends. Thanks so much for the work that you've all been doing Universal Charge Back Keep up with the great work, you've been doing!! Thank you for saving and protecting millions of Americans from this heartless people... What comes around, goes around!!!!! Let them have it!! God bless your heart for Helping us the victims..

[@slavenlucianus7971]

*Universal Dispute understands the complexities of these scams and the emotional toll they take on victims. Their team works diligently to track down stolen money and provide the necessary support throughout the recovery process. They offer a compassionate approach, ensuring that victims feel heard and understood.*

[@wondereagle]

You need to have special questions that only your loved one would know the answer.

[@Violet-fj8yd]

How old is his daughter, she should have confirmed everything.

[@richmiller4626]

These scammers target seniors because they’re more vulnerable. I guess this guy never thought to do his own due diligence & investigate further besides just trying to call his son one time. Hard lesson learned.

[@nanekkii]

If you have elderly parents, uncles/aunts, friends, you need to talk to them about scams.

[@Emacosa]

Oh my God I feel so bad for this man

[@janreddy8836]

I got scammed too,just like u said, they don’t give u a chance to think,and they make sound urgent

[@gracesetimmons5733]

I want to share my experience of being scammed and how *Universal Dispute* came to my rescue. A few weeks ago, I fell for a phishing scam while shopping online. I thought I was buying a high-demand product at a great price, but the website turned out to be fake. After I made the payment, I realized the site had vanished and I was left with nothing but a confirmation email.

[@Fishseaofcortez]

I went through a similar experience two months ago. They wanted me to pay ransom for my mother. My brother , who was with me, caĺled her number on his phone and found she was okay. It was out of their jurisdiction, but base security took the info and logged it. They advised me to call the police, which I did. They didn't care. Since they failed in their attempt, they weren't going to look into it.

[@xroda_]

A scammer tried to call my older sister saying that they needed money but thank God she called me to make sure

[@Smile-u3o]

This is despicable

[@zekeland]

Just don't answer the phone.

[@jogmas12]

I never do

[@greglopez8206]

Just set your phone to only accept calls from numbers that are in your contact list. Simple

[@brucej.willson4764]

Simple is an understatement. Time for so.e trustfudn baby liability. Pay up. Corporations and Politicians.

[@Violet-fj8yd]

I bet some of those Uber drivers know.

[@philiplangford9434]

I just don’t understand why he would send money without first talking to his son. To me, that is step one.

[@c.l.freeman7654]

Because his son's in jail and AI impersonating his son

[@losmalqueridos2009]

He thought he was talking to his son. They used Artifical Intelligence to mimic his sons voice. Then when he hung up he was immediately called by a man claiming to be his sons lawyer. I need money to post your sons bail. It happens so fast that they don't even let you think. 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@philiplangford9434]

@@losmalqueridos2009 I understand all that - it was in the video. My point was he did not make the effort to speak directly to his son. That is where he failed. The message was he was in jail. Find out which jail and call there. How tough would that be.

[@bngr_bngr]

Yeah but an Uber car to pick up the money?

[@losmalqueridos2009]

@@philiplangford9434 You're missing the point. He just talked to his son. You have to remember that this is an older person. They can't comprehend the technology. I just shared this with my folks myself. I told them get confirmation Also never give money or personal omfo thru phone or online unless we collectively as a family can make sure it's legit. 🙏🏽

[@raybdavisjr]

Sorry for your situation. I hope I don't do that, but as I get older I am always fearful I will.

[@Hurt-to-Healing]

This fear will protect you. Those who think they are too smart to be scammed are the easiest targets.

[@mrsgandhi]

Unfortunately this happened more often hopefully the police also check in the Uber drivers in Kentucky they find out some were involved in this scams getting a part of the money.

[@danielmarquez4935]

My father in law lost over 800K from his bank account. Neither the Bank or FBI cared and didn’t want to do anything…. They used his bank info from bottom of a check to take his retirement/Life savings

[@mopes2713]

How?? Who is they??

[@danielmarquez4935]

@@mopes2713 the scammers… (sorry for the late reply) I didn’t get notification until today…idk who but I was told in a different channel to get a notoriety letter and send it to channel 7 news hopefully the can help and figure it out….

[@brucej.willson4764]

The only time they care is when the tyrannical IRS cries to the feds about oweing them 50 cents. Pure hypcorisy and dystopian.

[@chuckgates1171]

Don't believe anything you hear and only half of what you see

[@schawnettarobinson8584]

I’m so glad: I’m broke.

[@metoo6599]

This happened to an elderly woman i know minus the uber. Phone call said her grandkid was in jail and she got 2 payments sent off before the bank finally stepped in.

[@HelterSkelter-my5pw]

Together, we can confront these heartless scammers and reclaim what has been taken from us. *Universal Dispute* is your ally in this vital endeavor, committed to restoring hope and justice for all victims.

[@broadwayshack1664]

i’m surprised that an all american would fall for something like that. i assume most americans would have basic knowledge of the system in that bail money is paid to a bondsman or court directly. i’m not aware that you can pay a third party

[@brucej.willson4764]

No, not really. Hes old thats why they target old people. Easy for us to say because we grew up with screens in our faces.

[@UncleDavesKitchen]

I got an email from an acquaintance, not a friend, said he was over seas on vacation and in jail needing money. I did get ahold of him by phone, someone had hacked his email account.

[@ssjlkrillin]

This same scheme happened in Ohio with fatal results. Do not ever assume that someone is in jail because the phone call goes to voicemail; if he was in doubt, he could have called his son's wife/fiance/girlfriend, or called his workplace. He could have also physically visited his son, as it is assumed his son lived nearby. Do not assume anything anymore from a random phone call out of the blue.

[@chiaralistica]

Wow. What a shame.

[@alanduff2205]

You can’t fix stupid.

[@ronniemead805]

I have to agree, because common sense would tell you to call a local and trusted lawyer, rather than dealing with a stranger on the phone.

[@rdh53]

Interactive social media is totally unnecessary. Get your own life. Stop sharing your information with the world.

[@duckling4393]

The social media narcissists deserves karma 😂😂😂 no sympathy

[@DerrickBeckford-i6e]

Enjoyed being in your class today with your young students. I had heard 'Oxymoron' before but had no idea what it meant. I consider myself a lifelong learner, so at the age of 63 l have learnt something new. I think you’re a wonderful teacher and your students are very fortunate to have you teach them. 😃 ✅ 💯

[@wwtjoygbths3993]

This man is a trip. He gets a random phone call. He gets in the car goes to the bank. He conjures up a lie on how to ( LIE ) to with draw money to pay for solar panels. He with draws money. He gets money. He gets back into his car and drives home from bank, He gets home has his daughter to call Michael Roberts. He gets daughter to call Michael Roberts and tell we got the money. He gets told the Uber driver is at your door. He gets daughter takes money to the awaiting Uber driver. She the daughter verified Uber and hands over a Manila envelope with money. Uber driver leaves. He gets another call for more money. He goes back to the bank ( LIAR ). He repeats the above process. This man and his daughter need a guardian. Why isn't the daughter sitting next to him telling about her role in this scam. Unbelievable. He sounds like an idiot.

[@ThePearlsofGray]

This man is sitting here like he was all in this alone. His DAUGHTER went along with this entire thing, SHE handed the money to Uber driver, and only AFTER, starts to have misgivings. Yes your father is an adult, but he is an OLD MAN. The daughter should feel a duty to do due diligence in his behalf. If your son has been in a horrible accident and is going to jail, thje first questions you ask is "where are they holding him? I'm going to see him. We're getting lawyer..." etc. Not handing money over to a random person in am Uber based on a phone call. The daughter is the one who should be doing this interview and answering for this.

[@DM-sv2ei]

These are definitely the last days. I do not answer my phone at all. Unless it's a member of my family. I keep my phone on mute. These bums are so desperate and hard up for a dollar that they are even sending emails threatening people if they do not respond to their bullshit. Hang on to your hats, folks! This is just the beginning of things to come!

[@Actionrecoupe-d9l]

Contact them

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Universal dispute

[@veronicamata3753]

Always go thru a bails bond. And call the jail first.

[@arciev.743]

My mom received a call from a hysterical woman claiming to be me saying I’m in trouble a man takes over the call instructing her not to tell her husband or the police asking how much money they have and that they will not hurt me but need money. My mom put the phone on speaker my dad heard what was going on and called me. Fortunately I heard the call come in and answered and assured him I was ok. I could hear my frantic mom talking to these idiots and instructed her to hang up, I could hear them calling her back. Needless to say they handled this well. Sharen up of course but well. Warn your elderly parents and kids of these scams and how to handle them.

[@Justsomeguy99012]

Don’t feel bad someone I know gave them her entire life’s savings-retirement account $280,000 and didn’t think something was wrong until she mortgaged her home and sent them that money as well.

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[@brianeminicrude60]

Told my mom to send me to jail ill figure it out 🤗

[@AnuDinesh-hq7en]

In a world rife with deceit, it is crucial to remember that you are not alone in this battle. *Universal Dispute* is prepared to stand by your side, providing the necessary resources and expertise to help you regain control of your life and finances. Do not hesitate to reach out if you’ve been affected by any form of scam. You deserve not only to recover what is rightfully yours but also to move forward with renewed strength and resilience.

[@cj20080]

I'm interested in seeing how many people can spot the scammer(s) in the comments that have been posted below. It never ends.

[@billkittleman9631]

Wouldn’t the caller ID be the first red flag?

[@perezsan1]

Oooorrr, it really was his son.

[@kenmore01]

Think you nailed it. The son and daughter are part of the scam.

[@xlyal8908]

ukrainian scammers use that a lot

[@cherylspencer3662]

😂

[@dav0n]

At what point can we blame the victims?

[@IT_RUN1]

Oh sure he should have known anyway. Really old man against artificial intelligence. Try again

[@dav0n]

@ Was he born an old man? Has he never heard of any sort of scam in his day? And where’s that energy for trump? He’s 78! Is he a weak, fragile, feeble old man as well?

[@Cathomis]

If he called me and said he was Robert Durst or the detective said she was AOC I would believe them both!

[@Sutterjack]

Most scams rely on fear and greed - never panic - take time to verify!

[@myytchannel6632]

Anybody who asks you for money is a thief and a scammer. Do not give any money to any ody in this lifetime except you call and double check more than enough time

[@pr0l0gix]

This is very suspicious. dont buy my words, but family engagements during the process looks like he was narrowly targeted. Uber drivers, and without calling police for help his daughter handing cash

[@xLOVExGODx]

The quality of this video is not good. Why was this filmed in 360p? However, the content was informative.

[@webguy943]

Its ok buddy. I lost 25k in crypto. Then 25k in stock market. The government scam

[@hyacinththompson6089]

I just don’t understand how people fall for this, new technology or not!!! His daughter should have known better. An Uber driver? What lawyer gets an Uber driver to conduct business? Hard to feel sorry for him.

[@Bruce_LeRoyy]

This could all be avoided if the son just picked up the phone.....

[@Lilshywolfswag]

I don't answer the phone unless its labeled in my contacts (& the actual number for someone, not that caller ID spoofing 💩 like the scammers that keep tryna make me believe its Directv etc do) or if im waiting an important call at the time. & i don't answer the door much unless im expecting company either, mainly cause its usually tv/internet salesmen, a jehovahs witness or someone trying to get me to go to a certain church 🤦🏻‍♀️ I stupidly used to fall for those shady "get this expensive item for free" stuff online as a kid though, & obviously never actually got any of it 🙄

[@stelity]

He's stupid for getting scammed, but huge respect for him to be go on TV/youtube to warn everyone else.

[@Gaze73]

Are you kidding, a news channel uploading in 360p?

[@isabellawhitefera5338]

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[@arfriedman4577]

Why would you give cash money to a lawyer you didnt hire and an uber driver. Get lawyers name address, phone and say youll get back to the. Then call your son and other family. You pay a lawyer you hired in person by check, money order, credit card. I dont know of bond raised in a few hours. I thought bond is set when you go to court.

[@bngr_bngr]

At this point in my life, my sister maintains my finances.

[@tareqislam1434]

But what happened to the son?

[@chriskroll4166]

The old man said you don't think that way but if you are intelligent you do in fact think that way. It's just him that doesn't think that way. He's assuming we're all gullible like him. That's his first mistake in life. He appears mighty smartass and smug about the whole thing. So let him think he saved the world. Save yourself pal because nobody else is going to fall for that kind of stupid scam. I heard the Brooklyn bridges for sale. 😮

[@nochildsupport4889]

Boomers are about to get wrecked

[@christopherbasham1551]

Nah, I don't know any that dumb. Oops, as my son pointed out Commiela is a boomer.

[@UlyssesM]

Nothing new

[@Petesworkshop2225]

While you'll never have what boomers have. You will get old....😊😊

[@Johnny.Natural]

We all get old but only Boomers get scammed, unfortunately we won't live as long

[@jogmas12]

I’m a boomer and I’ll do my best not to get wrecked

[@scorpioseason3868]

The daughter was in on it!!!!!!!!

[@Mario-s1c2o]

But ai is sentient, so, arrest the ai for its involvement in this! 🧐

[@nivoonairam8950]

Where the heck was the son all this time... on a cruise ship? Smh

[@Acemoddz]

Common sense is not so common anymore, scamming is a billion dollar industry cause people dont use their logic

[@hooiserhoosiertransparency8370]

Come on really!!!! Only in america

[@thuythanhnguyen8888]

Why is it still allowed?

[@dmorri1980]

Sounds like an inside job. His daughter could not have stepped in or why not call your own lawyer for help.

[@kekejefferson9219]

"I look like a fool and feel like a fool".😂😂😂