The Secured Self

Up in Birmingham, a phone rang — and it was her great-grandson's voice. Hurting, scared, asking for help. Except it wasn't him. It was a computer. AI voice cloning isn't coming to Alabama — it's already here, and it only takes three seconds of someone's voice to build a convincing fake. In this episode of The Secure Self , we break down how these calls work, why your ears and e...

"Unpaid traffic ticket." "Final notice." "Your license will be suspended today." If a text like that has hit your phone lately, you're not alone — one Alabama court fielded over 50 calls in a single day about it. In this launch episode of The Secured Self , we break down the three-ingredient scam recipe (urgency, a threat, a link), why scammers timed a new wave to...

Scams are getting smarter, but staying safe doesn't have to be complicated. The Secured Self breaks down the real threats facing Mobile and the Gulf Coast — and gives you simple steps you can take today to protect your money, your family, and your business. No jargon, just neighborly advice you can trust. Follow now and join us for episode one.