Mexican authorities warn that extortion calls are using AI to sound more convincing

Summary

Local newspaper El Sol de Durango reports that extortion phone calls rise during the holiday period and that criminal groups are increasingly using artificial intelligence tools to generate more believable voices and scripts. Officials in Durango state warn that AI-enhanced audio deepfakes make it harder for victims to distinguish genuine calls from scams, and urge residents to verify any demands for money with authorities and relatives before responding.