Many automated calls are simply intended to confirm that a real person is on the other end of the line. Internet and telecommunications
When you say “Hello”, the system knows that your number is active and that your voice can be recorded.
Furthermore, this brief greeting provides them with enough information to begin cloning your voice.
A safer strategy is to:
Wait for your interlocutor to speak first.
Ask him to identify himself.
Ask who he is trying to contact.
This way, you avoid revealing your voice without knowing who you are addressing.
How artificial intelligence makes these scams so convincing: Modern voice cloning programs use algorithms that:
Analyze speech patterns.
They reproduce the emotions.
They adjust the accent and pace of their voice.
