 I can't do it. I can't do it. Then a very calm voice demands $500 be sent immediately through Venmo or her mom will die. It's a terrifying AI voice scam hitting thousands of people. It's always the same. A voice that you recognize describes a life and death situation. Only sending money can fix it. Caught off guard, you will become the victim. Your defense? Money transfer apps and Bitcoins are the scammer's preferred currency. Both are red flags.