Protecting Yourself Against AI Voice Scams in Australia: A Growing Threat. The Rise of AI Voice Scams: Understanding the Threat to Our Security. Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology has rapidly advanced in recent years, and while it offers numerous benefits, it has also become a tool for cyber criminals. In Australia, an increasing number of scammers are using AI voice generators to clone the voices of their victims' loved ones, duping them into sending money. This blog post will discuss this growing problem, share real-life examples from around the world, and provide a list of preventive measures to safeguard against these scams. Australia's Battle Against AI-Generated Voice Fraud. The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) Warning: Recognising the growing threat of AI-generated voice scams, the ACSC has issued a warning to the Australian public. In 2022, nearly 240,000 Australians reported scams, resulting in a staggering loss of $568 million. The increasing prevalence of AI voice scams highlights the need for public awareness and education on this issue.