Fraudsters use AI voice-changing to pose as "Grandson," stealing 60k yuan in elderly care funds from three seniors

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Questioning AI · Why Has AI Voice Changing Technology Become a New Challenge in Elderly Fraud Prevention?

Jimu News Correspondent Wang Anrong Zhang Caohui Meng

Scammers use AI to impersonate “Grandchildren” and steal 20k yuan in elderly care funds! On April 3rd, prosecutors from Huangshi City Huangshi Port District People’s Procuratorate explained the case to warn the elderly to beware of AI voice-changing scams.

In April 2025, Granny Ding, who is over 70, suddenly received a call on her landline. On the other end, a “grandchild” with a crying tone said: “Grandma, I’m in a fight at school with my classmates, I hurt someone, and they want 40k yuan to settle privately, or they will call the police!”

The familiar voice made Granny Ding panic instantly. Before she could think carefully, the “grandchild” urged her again, “The other party’s parents are coming to take the money soon. Don’t tell anyone, or things will get worse.”

Trusting completely, Granny Ding hurriedly took out 20k yuan in cash. Half an hour later, a man claiming to be “helping to deliver the money,” Wu, came to her door. To fully reassure Granny Ding, Wu made a call to the “grandchild” on the spot, allowing the elderly woman to hear the urgent situation herself. Granny Ding then handed over the cash to Wu. It was only when her real grandson returned home that evening that Granny Ding realized she had fallen for a scam.

Unexpectedly, the police received reports from two other elderly victims on the same day, who encountered similar scams as Granny Ding. Ke and Zhong were each deceived into handing over 20k yuan with the scripts “Grandchild injured a classmate” and "Need

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