Nagpur: We answer many calls every day. Some are from delivery boys, banks, offices, or unknown numbers. This has become normal. Now, fraudsters are using this habit to cheat people.
In this new trick, the caller asks an easy question like,
“Is this you?” or “Can you hear me?”
Most people quickly reply, “Yes.”
That one word is enough.
Experts say these calls are not for real talk. The caller only wants to record your voice. Just a few seconds of your voice is enough. With the help of AI tools, scammers can copy your voice and make a fake voice that sounds just like you.
Many banks and customer care services now use voice to check identity. Using your copied voice, scammers can try to approve transactions or activate services in your name.
The call usually ends in a few seconds, so people forget about it. Later, they may see unknown bank transfers or messages about services they never asked for.
In India, this danger is higher because many services still depend on phone checks. KYC, telecom support, insurance, and government helplines use voice verification. Scammers also use fake caller IDs to look real.
The main problem is our habit—answering unknown calls fast and saying “yes” without thinking.
Not every unknown call is bad. But now we must be careful. If someone asks, “Is this you?” first ask,
“Who is calling and why?”
Do not confirm anything until you know the caller.
Today, your voice is also your identity, like a password or OTP. A small “yes” on a phone call can now cause big trouble.