# AI audio deepfakes are leading new ai-impersonation scams

> Source: <https://mashable.com/tech/ai-audio-deepfakes-ai-impersonation-scams>
> Published: 2026-08-21 10:32:30+00:00

Scammers are using [AI](https://mashable.com/category/artificial-intelligence) to impersonate high-profile targets, such as [celebrities](https://mashable.com/category/celebrities) and politicians. Here's how you can stay safe.

Scammers are using [AI](https://mashable.com/category/artificial-intelligence) to impersonate high-profile targets, such as [celebrities](https://mashable.com/category/celebrities) and politicians. Here's how you can stay safe.