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Criminals using AI to clone voices and set up direct debits

National Trading Standards said it blocked almost 21 million scam phone calls and shut down 2,000 numbers in a six-month period.

Source leaderlive.co.uk AI Summary Updated February 5, 2026

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National Trading Standards said it blocked almost 21 million scam phone calls and shut down 2,000 numbers in a six-month period.

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