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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nDaisy\u2019s secret weapon<\/a>? She sounds just like a sweet elderly lady with plenty of time and stories to share. When scammers dial certain numbers linked to Daisy, they\u2019re connected to this AI-powered “granny,” who chats them up about her fictitious family, hobbies, or even shares fake bank details. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The goal? Waste as much of the scammer\u2019s time as possible and keep them away from real victims.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Virgin Media O2 cleverly added Daisy\u2019s numbers to the same lists scammers use to target vulnerable individuals, tricking fraudsters into thinking they\u2019ve hit the jackpot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Little do they know, Daisy\u2019s entire purpose is to outlast them on the phone, frustrating their attempts to defraud actual people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In some cases, Daisy kept scammers on the line for up to 40 minutes<\/strong>\u2014talk about commitment!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Virgin Media O2\u2019s Murray Mackenzie says this initiative complements their broader efforts to protect customers, including scam text blockers and AI-powered spam call detection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Virgin Media O2 got the idea for Daisy after a survey found that 71% of Brits would love to get back at scammers\u2014without having to lift a finger themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Enter Daisy: a blend of advanced AI models and scam-baiting expertise from YouTuber Jim Browning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Daisy transcribes scammers\u2019 voices into text, analyzes what they\u2019re saying, and crafts witty, time-wasting replies in real-time. All of this happens without any human intervention, making Daisy a 24\/7 scammer\u2019s nightmare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Daisy isn\u2019t alone in the fight against fraud. Last year, Australian cybersecurity experts developed a similar AI tool called Apate, named after the Greek goddess of deceit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Like Daisy, Apate uses ChatGPT-style technology paired with voice cloning to engage scammers in long, meaningless conversations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s a global effort to beat scammers at their own game, one wasted phone call<\/a> at a time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While tools like Daisy are great for throwing scammers off their game, the unfortunate reality is that scammers often target seniors because they perceive them as more trusting or less tech-savvy. That makes it more important than ever to recognize the threat these fraudsters pose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Scammers have evolved from simple phishing emails to highly convincing phone calls. They can spoof phone numbers<\/a> to make it look like they\u2019re calling from legitimate businesses, pressure you into sharing personal information, or even trick you into transferring money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Protecting yourself doesn\u2019t have to be complicated. Here are a few quick tips to keep you safe:<\/p>\n\n\n\n While Daisy and tools like her are doing fantastic work, the fight against scammers ultimately requires vigilance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Scams are growing more sophisticated, and seniors remain a key target. By staying cautious and informed, you can outsmart even the most persistent fraudsters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So next time the phone rings and you don\u2019t recognize the number, let it go to voicemail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Better yet, imagine their next call is to Daisy. And she\u2019ll keep those scammers busy with a tale about her 17 cats and her favorite hobby: wasting their time.<\/p>\nThe Inspiration Behind Daisy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Daisy\u2019s Global Cousins<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Why Seniors Are Prime Targets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Tips to Outsmart Scammers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Fantastic Work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n