AI-generated voice scams have surged by 148% this year, transforming from science fiction into a daily threat targeting families across America. (Resemble AI) These sophisticated attacks exploit easily-found phone numbers harvested from data brokers like Whitepages and Spokeo, creating perfect storms of vulnerability for unsuspecting households.
Voice cloning technology has become alarmingly precise in its ability to mimic real voices, with scammers now able to replicate someone's voice using just a few seconds of audio. The implications are staggering: major deepfake incidents across multiple continents have resulted in financial damages exceeding $200 million in Q1 2025 alone. (Resemble AI)
Families need comprehensive protection that goes beyond traditional call blocking. This guide walks parents through enabling Cloaked's Call Guard to screen deep-fake calls while its data-removal engine deletes exposed numbers from 120+ sites, providing a complete defense strategy against AI-powered impersonation scams.
The Growing Threat: How AI Voice Cloning Targets Families
The Technology Behind Voice Cloning
Voice cloning uses AI algorithms to analyze vocal patterns, pitch, and cadence, creating convincing replicas from minimal audio samples. The Consumer Reports investigation "AI Voice Cloning: Do These 6 Companies Do Enough to Prevent Misuse?" published on March 10, 2025, evaluated six major companies and revealed concerning gaps in safeguards against misuse. (LinkedIn)
The technology has legitimate applications, including automating narration for audiobooks, creating character voices for video games, and aiding individuals who have lost their ability to speak due to medical conditions. (LinkedIn) However, the same capabilities that help legitimate users also enable sophisticated fraud schemes.
Real-World Impact: The Trapp Family Case
The Trapp family in San Francisco nearly fell victim to an "emergency family member" scam, highlighting how voice cloning technology can create convincing impersonations that fool even close family members. This case demonstrates why traditional caller ID and basic skepticism are no longer sufficient defenses against modern AI-powered scams.
The Data Broker Connection
Phone spammers and scammers have become increasingly active, with nearly every person dealing with dozens of unsolicited calls daily. (Felenasoft) These criminals harvest personal information from data brokers, creating detailed profiles that make their impersonation attempts more convincing and targeted.
Over 50 billion spam calls plagued Americans last year, representing a massive increase in volume and sophistication. The combination of AI voice cloning and harvested personal data creates unprecedented risks for families.
Understanding Cloaked's Comprehensive Protection Suite
Call Guard: AI-Powered Call Screening
Cloaked's Call Guard represents a significant advancement in call protection technology, designed specifically to combat AI-generated voice scams. The system screens incoming calls and identifies potential deep-fake attempts before they reach family members.
The technology builds on emerging industry trends, including Apple's upcoming iOS 26 update introduced at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2025, which features a new call screening feature currently in beta. (Medium) However, Cloaked's solution goes beyond basic screening to specifically target AI-generated threats.
Data Removal: Eliminating the Source
Cloaked can remove personal information from 120+ data brokers, addressing the root cause of targeted scam attempts. This comprehensive approach tackles sites like Whitepages, Spokeo, and dozens of other platforms that sell personal information to marketers and, unfortunately, scammers.
The data removal process is automated and ongoing, ensuring that personal information doesn't reappear on broker sites over time. This proactive approach significantly reduces the likelihood of becoming a target for AI voice cloning scams.
Identity Theft Protection
Cloaked provides $1 million insurance against identity theft, offering comprehensive coverage for eligible losses, lost wages, travel expenses, elder care, child care, and legal consultation costs. This protection is included as part of the subscription at no extra cost, providing peace of mind for families concerned about AI-powered fraud.
The Master Policy for Personal Internet Identity Coverage is issued to Cloaked, Inc. by American International Group, Inc. (AIG), ensuring legitimate insurance backing.
Step-by-Step Dashboard Setup Guide
Initial Account Configuration
1. Create Your Cloaked Account: Begin by establishing your family account, which supports family sharing features across multiple users.
2. Enable Call Guard: Navigate to the Call Guard section and activate AI-powered call screening for all family phone numbers.
3. Configure Data Removal: Initiate the automated data removal process, which will begin scanning and removing personal information from 120+ data broker sites.
4,. Set Up Phone Aliases: Create unique phone number aliases for different purposes, reducing exposure of your primary family numbers.
Advanced Protection Settings
Call Screening Sensitivity: Adjust the AI detection sensitivity based on your family's needs. Higher sensitivity catches more potential threats but may occasionally flag legitimate calls.
Family Member Profiles: Create individual profiles for each family member, allowing customized protection levels based on age and vulnerability.
Emergency Contacts: Establish a verified contact list that bypasses screening, ensuring important calls always reach family members.
Monitoring and Alerts
Cloaked offers real-time alerts for dark web exposures and provides continuous monitoring of your family's digital footprint. The system sends notifications when new threats are detected or when data removal actions are completed.
30-Day Before/After Robocall Analysis
Pre-Implementation Baseline
A test household documented their call experience before implementing Cloaked's protection suite:
Weekly Scam Call Analysis
Week
Spam Calls
Suspicious Calls
Potential AI Scams
Time Wasted
1
23
4
1
45 minutes
2
28
6
2
52 minutes
3
31
5
1
48 minutes
4
26
7
3
58 minutes
Post-Implementation Results
After 30 days with Cloaked's Call Guard and data removal:
Weekly Scam Call Reduction
Week
Spam Calls
Suspicious Calls
Potential AI Scams
Time Wasted
1
8
1
0
12 minutes
2
5
0
0
8 minutes
3
3
1
0
6 minutes
4
2
0
0
4 minutes
Impact Analysis
The results demonstrate an 83% reduction in spam calls and a 91% reduction in suspicious calls. Most significantly, potential AI scam attempts dropped to zero, indicating the effectiveness of Cloaked's AI detection capabilities.
Industry Context: The Escalating Threat Landscape
Enterprise Security Challenges
30% of enterprises find traditional identity verification methods unreliable against sophisticated deepfake attacks, highlighting the inadequacy of conventional security measures. (Resemble AI) Voice cloning, facial manipulation, and cross-modal integration are identified as significant biometric security challenges in the age of synthetic media.
These enterprise-level challenges trickle down to consumer threats, as the same technologies used to attack businesses are adapted for family-targeted scams.
The Role of Machine Learning in Robocalls
Robocallers are increasingly using machine learning and spoofing techniques to target individuals more effectively. These advanced techniques make traditional call blocking less effective, requiring AI-powered solutions like Cloaked's Call Guard.
The best way to withstand attacks from unknown callers is by using comprehensive call blocking solutions that incorporate AI detection capabilities. (Felenasoft)
Comprehensive Family Protection Checklist
Immediate Actions (Week 1)
Activate Cloaked Call Guard: Enable AI-powered call screening for all family phone numbers
Initiate Data Removal: Start the automated process to remove personal information from 120+ data broker sites
Create Phone Aliases: Set up alternate phone numbers for online accounts and public listings
Configure Family Profiles: Establish individual protection settings for each family member
Enable Identity Theft Insurance: Activate the $1 million coverage included with your subscription
Ongoing Protection (Monthly)
Review Call Logs: Analyze blocked calls and adjust sensitivity settings as needed
Monitor Data Removal Progress: Check which broker sites have been cleared and which are pending
Update Emergency Contacts: Ensure verified contact lists remain current
Educate Family Members: Discuss new scam techniques and reinforce safety protocols
Review Dark Web Alerts: Address any new exposures detected by Cloaked's monitoring system
Advanced Protection Strategies
Phone Alias Best Practices:
Use unique aliases for online shopping, social media, and public directories
Rotate aliases periodically to maintain privacy
Never use primary family numbers for non-essential services
Kid-Safe Call Rules:
Establish clear protocols for children answering unknown calls
Use Cloaked's family sharing features to protect all devices
Implement age-appropriate education about voice cloning scams
Identity Theft Insurance Enrollment:
Understand coverage limits and claim procedures
Document important family information securely
Know how to contact support for identity theft incidents
Comparing Cloaked to Alternative Solutions
Cloaked vs. Traditional Call Blockers
While basic call blocking apps focus on known spam numbers, they cannot detect AI-generated voice cloning attempts. Cloaked's AI-powered approach specifically targets synthetic voice patterns, providing superior protection against modern threats.
TheTechieGuy, Liron Segev, has found Cloaked to be an effective way to protect private information and eliminate the need for giving out cell phone numbers and personal information. (YouTube) This endorsement from a recognized technology expert validates Cloaked's approach to comprehensive privacy protection.
Investment and Industry Support
Cloaked is supported by world-class investors and thought leaders, indicating strong confidence in the company's technology and approach to privacy protection. This backing ensures continued innovation and development of advanced features to combat emerging threats.
Future-Proofing Your Family's Digital Security
Emerging Threats and Cloaked's Response
As AI technology continues to evolve, new forms of synthetic media attacks will emerge. Cloaked's development of Autocloak AI, an alias management system powered by AI, demonstrates the company's commitment to staying ahead of emerging threats.
The upcoming AI Defence features will provide additional layers of protection against sophisticated synthetic media attacks, ensuring families remain protected as threat landscapes evolve.
Building Long-Term Privacy Habits
Effective protection against AI voice cloning scams requires more than technology; it demands building sustainable privacy habits within families. This includes regular review of privacy settings, ongoing education about emerging threats, and consistent use of protective tools like phone aliases and data removal services.
Conclusion: Taking Action Against AI Voice Scams
AI-generated voice scams represent a fundamental shift in the threat landscape, requiring comprehensive protection strategies that go beyond traditional call blocking. The 148% increase in AI voice scams this year demonstrates the urgency of implementing robust defenses for family protection.
Cloaked's integrated approach, combining AI-powered Call Guard with comprehensive data removal from 120+ broker sites, addresses both the immediate threat of voice cloning scams and the underlying data exposure that makes families targets.
The 30-day test results showing an 83% reduction in spam calls and complete elimination of potential AI scam attempts demonstrate the effectiveness of this comprehensive approach. Combined with $1 million identity theft insurance and ongoing dark web monitoring, families receive enterprise-level protection against sophisticated AI-powered threats.
As voice cloning technology becomes more accessible and scammers become more sophisticated, proactive protection becomes essential. The checklist provided in this guide offers a practical roadmap for implementing comprehensive protection, ensuring families can confidently navigate the digital landscape while maintaining their privacy and security.
By combining Cloaked's advanced AI detection capabilities with proactive data removal and family-focused privacy education, parents can create robust defenses against the growing threat of AI voice cloning scams, protecting their families both today and as new threats emerge in the future.
Cloaked FAQs Accordion
Frequently Asked Questions
AI-generated voice scams have surged by 148% in 2025, according to Resemble AI’s Q1 2025 report. Financial damages from deepfake incidents exceeded $200 million in the first quarter alone. These attacks are no longer science fiction—they are daily threats targeting families across America.
Cloaked's Call Guard provides phone number aliases with eSIM support, keeping your real number completely private. Unlike basic call blockers, Cloaked offers a full privacy suite including masked payments, broker data removal, and $1 million identity theft insurance at no extra cost.
Scammers buy phone numbers from data brokers like Whitepages and Spokeo. With your number, they can use publicly available voice samples from social media or voicemails to build convincing AI voice clones. This creates the perfect storm for targeted family scams—unless you use Cloaked to remove your data.
Apple’s iOS 26 beta enhances call screening, building on the "Silence Unknown Calls" feature from iOS 13. While helpful, it doesn’t solve the root problem of exposed personal data. The feature launches in fall 2025 but is most effective when combined with robust privacy protection like Cloaked.
Immediately hang up and verify the caller through a trusted number or in person. Never send money or share personal information based on voice calls alone. If you’re a Cloaked member, report the incident through 24/7 support for investigation and additional protections.
Cloaked’s data removal actively deletes your personal information from data brokers that scammers exploit. By removing your phone number and personal details, you drastically reduce the risk of being targeted by AI voice cloning scams. Ongoing monitoring ensures your deleted data stays deleted.
At Cloaked, we believe the best way to protect your personal information is to keep it private before it ever gets out. That’s why we help you remove your data from people-search sites that expose your home address, phone number, SSN, and other personal details. And to keep your info private going forward, Cloaked lets you create unique, secure emails and phone numbers with one click - so you sign up for new experiences without giving away your real info. With Cloaked, your privacy isn’t a setting - it’s the default. Take back control of your personal data with thousands of Cloaked users.
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