Season 5 · Episode 75 · Friday, February 12, 2027
Episode 15 of Season 5 · Story 75 of 116 · Topic: §6 — The Deepfake Crime Wave
"Grandma, It's Me" — The Distress Scam
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Three seconds of audio is now enough to counterfeit your grandchild's worst day
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Reported — from named reputable journalism
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Releases Friday, February 12, 2027
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