AI and Scams: What You Should Know

In the charming small town of Hamilton, New York, home of Colgate University, Burt Marshall is a well-known figure. He prepares taxes and sells insurance to many residents, sponsors local youth sports teams, and is frequently seen riding his bicycle on Main Street. When clients v ...  Show more

In this 2024 episode, Daniel no longer lives in his hometown of Fairfield, Connecticut, but he still owns a plot of land that was essentially his childhood backyard. When he returns to visit a sick friend, he is shocked to find that a developer has cleared the trees and is halfwa ...  Show more

As AI technology advances, scammers are increasingly using voice cloning to impersonate trusted individuals, leading to a rise in fraudulent activities. Victims are often tricked into sending money or sharing sensitive information.Learn how these scams operate, the warning signs ...  Show more

From VA Imposter Scams to “Free Piano” Scams, scammers will stop at nothing to lure you in and take your money. With the introduction of AI into our everyday lives, scammers have used this as a tool to deceive individuals, leaving victims penniless or even stealing their identity ...  Show more

For today we have a sort of PSA story that you need to be aware of. We all deal with email and phone scams on a daily basis but this new one that’s being pulled off is freaky cause even tho the person on the other end may sound like your friend or loved on…it’s just AI. After tha ...  Show more

Using just what you’ve posted to social media, generative A.I. can create a “puppet version” of your voice—one that’s close enough to scam your family into paying thousands in, say, bail money. And imitating public officials to create “deep fakes” who say whatever they’re told is ...  Show more