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Don’t fall for AI scams cloning cops’ voices, police warn

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Salt Lake City Police Department warns of email scam using AI to clone police chief's voice.

A citizen tipped off cops after receiving a suspicious email that included a video showing the police chief claiming they owed the federal government nearly $100,000 .

The FBI has warned for years of scammers attempting extortion by impersonating cops or government officials.

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61

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55

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26

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formal

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English

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59

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possibly offensive

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short-lived

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