AI Voice Scams Can Clone Your Family — Here's How to Stop Them (Cybersecurity Expert)

Could you tell if a phone call from your "grandchild" was actually an AI deepfake? In this episode I sit down with 30-year cybersecurity expert Craig Taylor to break down the AI voice scams emptying families' bank accounts — and the one simple trick that stops them cold. AI voice cloning scams, deepfake fraud, and AI-powered phishing are exploding in 2026, and most people have no idea how easy it now is for a scammer to clone a loved one's voice from a few seconds of audio. So I brought on Craig Taylor — CISSP, virtual Chief Security Officer, and founder of the cybersecurity training company CyberHoot — to make online safety simple, practical, and actually doable. We get real about how these scams work, why fear-based "cybersecurity training" fails, and the exact steps you can take today to protect your family, your money, and your peace of mind. Whether you're a parent, a grandparent, a small business owner, or someone who just doesn't want to become the next statistic, this one's for you. Here's what we cover: ✅ How AI voice cloning & deepfake scams trick even smart people ✅ The family "safe word" that instantly defeats AI impersonation scams ✅ Why password managers, MFA & passkeys are non-negotiable in 2026 ✅ Facebook Marketplace overpayment scams (and how I almost fell for one) ✅ Fake charity & donation scams — and how to verify before you give ✅ Email domain spoofing tricks scammers use to steal your money ✅ The psychology hackers use to manipulate you — and how to beat it ✅ How to protect your kids and aging parents online If you've ever had a brush with a scam — or love someone who has — you're not alone, and you're not powerless. This conversation will leave you smarter, safer, and a whole lot harder to scam. 🎧 Grab Craig's FREE individual cybersecurity training → cyberhoot.com/individuals