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deltapolice.ca
· 2025-12-08
In September 2024, Operation DeCloak—a joint effort between Delta Police and blockchain analytics company Chainalysis—identified over 1,100 cryptocurrency fraud victims worldwide, including numerous Canadians, with estimated losses of $35 million CAD across 240 examined crypto addresses. The investigation revealed a growing tactic called "approval phishing," where scammers deceive victims via social media and investment schemes into approving malicious blockchain transactions that drain their digital wallets. Following the workshop, DPD successfully applied these techniques to recover $800,000 USD in stolen cryptocurrency from Canadian victims while working to identify additional affected individuals and seize funds for restitution.
greybullstandard.com
· 2025-12-08
Scams are becoming increasingly frequent, sophisticated, and successful, with law enforcement reporting a notable uptick in impostor scams where criminals pose as government officials or law enforcement to threaten arrest and extort money—one Big Horn County resident lost over $20,000 in such a scheme. Scammers employ phishing techniques to harvest personal information from victims and social media, using these details to make fraudulent requests appear legitimate and to impersonate targets for additional scams. The FBI reported that online fraud complaints doubled from 2019 to 2023 (467,361 to 880,418 complaints) with financial losses exceeding $12.5 billion, and authorities advise
independent.co.uk
· 2025-12-08
In 2024, nearly one in five UK consumers fell victim to scams, with purchase scams averaging £650 in losses and investment scams significantly higher at £15,564 per claim. The top reported scams included fake deliveries, HMRC impersonation, purchase fraud, and romance schemes, with the majority originating on social media platforms where AI-enabled tactics are making scams increasingly difficult to identify. Experts stress that consumers feel overwhelmed by evolving scam methods and call for cross-industry collaboration to combat fraud, while recommending people avoid disclosing personal details, verify company contacts, and resist pressure to make quick decisions.
theameryfreepress.com
· 2025-12-08
This educational piece from the Amery Police Department warns about common holiday scams targeting vulnerable populations, including phishing emails that impersonate legitimate institutions like banks and Amazon, grandparent scams requesting gift cards or money, and fraudulent packages containing malicious QR codes. The article advises verifying email sources and URLs for suspicious details, avoiding clicking links that request personal information, never sharing banking details, and using parental controls on children's devices to prevent fraud.
paymentsjournal.com
· 2025-12-08
A Fortiguard security officer discovered a sophisticated "no-phish" phishing scam that exploits PayPal's legitimate money request feature, using authentic PayPal emails and URLs to direct victims to the real PayPal site where fraudsters submit fake payment requests. The scam bypasses typical warning signs consumers are trained to identify, making it particularly dangerous; in this case, a $2,185.96 payment was requested. Security experts recommend the best defense is bypassing email links entirely and logging directly into financial accounts to verify any transaction requests.
psychologytoday.com
· 2025-12-08
Rural Americans face unique vulnerabilities to fraud due to geographic isolation, limited access to resources, and higher concentrations of older adults who report larger financial losses to scams. Rural residents are more reliant on online services for shopping, may turn to online dating platforms due to limited in-person social opportunities, and often encounter barriers to reporting scams including decreased government trust, lack of support services, and social stigma. Scammers exploit these vulnerabilities through various schemes including online shopping fraud, romance scams, and disaster relief impersonation, yet rural fraud trends remain largely undocumented because most consumer protection agencies do not differentiate data by population density.
independent.co.uk
· 2025-12-08
In 2024, nearly one in five UK consumers fell victim to scams, with purchase scams averaging £650 in losses while investment scams were significantly costlier at an average of £15,564 per claim. The top reported scam types included fake deliveries, HMRC impersonation, purchase scams, online marketplace fraud, and WhatsApp "Hello Mum" messages, with the majority originating on social media platforms. Experts emphasize that consumers should protect themselves by avoiding disclosure of personal details, verifying company identities, and resisting pressure to make quick decisions or payments.
forbes.com
· 2025-12-08
Scammers are exploiting generosity during the California Wildfires (which began January 7th and displaced 200,000 people with $135 billion in damages) by posing as legitimate charities and FEMA officials to steal donations and charge fees for disaster assistance. Fraudsters use techniques including caller ID spoofing, AI-generated content, deepfakes, and fake charity websites to appear legitimate, making it difficult for donors to verify authenticity through phone, email, text, or social media contact. To protect themselves, donors should verify charities through Charity Navigator before giving, never provide payment information to unsolicited contacts, and avoid charities that use more than 25
witf.org
· 2025-12-08
The Pennsylvania Association of Community Bankers and credit union representatives are advocating for new legislation to protect seniors from elder financial abuse, citing tech support scams, romance scams, and investment frauds as prevalent threats. They are urging updates to Pennsylvania's Older Adults Protective Services Act to mandate reporting of suspected elder financial abuse and allow banks to place temporary holds on suspicious transactions while notifying law enforcement and aging agencies. The groups emphasize that trained bank employees can serve as critical safeguards against financial exploitation of older adults.
dailyexcelsior.com
· 2025-12-08
**Article:** Rahul Dogra - 2025 Cyber Scams in India
This article outlines emerging sophisticated scams in India driven by AI and deepfake technology, including KYC/bank scams where fraudsters impersonate officials to steal sensitive information, job fraud schemes demanding upfront fees for non-existent positions, and digital arrest scams using intimidation tactics to extort settlement payments. Additional scams target elderly individuals through medical emergencies and fake insurance, electricity bill scams threatening service disconnection, and romance scams, with prevention advice emphasizing direct verification with official sources, avoidance of unsolicited links, and independent research before sharing personal
northwestsignal.net
· 2025-12-08
The Fulton County Sheriff's Office presented on emerging online scams targeting seniors, including impersonation schemes, grandparent scams using AI voice manipulation, counterfeit QR codes, and fake bond collection visits. Presenters advised attendees to verify caller identity through personal questions, watch for international phone numbers marked with "+," and remember that legitimate agencies never request money or warrant information by phone. A local victim lost $10,000 in a fake bail scam, though recovery occurred in this rare case.
floridapolitics.com
· 2025-12-08
Gift card scams remain a prevalent fraud method in which scammers impersonate authority figures (like bosses) via spoofed emails using social engineering tactics, requesting victims purchase gift cards and share the codes. The article highlights that while gift card schemes typically involve smaller amounts (hundreds of dollars), related scams like wire transfer fraud and fake vendor invoices can result in losses reaching hundreds of thousands or millions, with recent examples including a University of Central Florida incident and U.S. Treasury hacking allegedly by Chinese government actors. Protection strategies include verifying requests through independent phone numbers, using two-factor authentication, strong passwords, and advanced threat protection tools.
timesleader.com
· 2025-12-08
A woman from Wilkes-Barre was scammed out of $58,400 after receiving a fake Microsoft security alert on her computer; she granted the scammer remote access to her device, which allowed them to view her bank balance and convince her to transfer funds to a Bitcoin account. Wilkes-Barre Police used the incident to issue public awareness about common scams including phishing, romance, job offer, and tech support schemes, advising residents to verify the legitimacy of contacts before sharing personal information or clicking links.
newslj.com
· 2025-12-08
This article compiles multiple elder fraud alerts and prevention tips: A Wyoming resident received an extortion email falsely claiming malware access (a common scare tactic), while another fell victim to a phishing email impersonating Microsoft to steal account credentials. The Identity Theft Resource Center predicts cybercrime will surge in 2025 due to reduced government resources and increased AI exploitation, while identity fraud cost Americans $43 billion in 2023—with veterans particularly vulnerable, losing $477 million that year to service-focused scams. Key prevention measures include verifying sender identities, avoiding suspicious attachments and links, using strong passwords with multi-factor authentication, and monitoring credit reports regularly.
womansworld.com
· 2025-12-08
This article describes four common gift card scams: payment scams where fraudsters demand gift card payments instead of credit cards (often posing as government agencies or businesses), fake e-gift card offers sent via email or text that contain malicious links to steal personal information, phony balance-checking websites designed to phish for card details, and drained gift card scams where criminals copy card numbers from retail shelves before they're purchased. The article recommends verifying senders before clicking links, using official retailer websites to check balances, and being cautious of unsolicited gift card offers to avoid losing money that is difficult to recover once stolen.
goldrushcam.com
· 2025-12-08
The Kern County Sheriff's Office warned residents of a phone scam in which callers impersonate law enforcement (claiming to be "Sergeant Youngblood") and demand electronic payments via gift cards or bitcoin to resolve alleged warrants, missed court appearances, or jury duty violations, threatening arrest if payment is not made. The scammers use spoofing technology to display the Sheriff's Office callback number and may pressure victims to visit the Sheriff's Office afterward. The Sheriff's Office clarified that legitimate law enforcement never requests payment over the phone and that warrant arrests are made in person, not via phone calls.
voi.id
· 2025-12-08
Hackers commonly exploit Telegram and other messaging apps to steal personal information and bank account details through various scams, including technical support fraud, phishing, fake investment schemes, counterfeit job postings, malicious links, lottery scams, and copycat accounts impersonating legitimate companies or individuals. Users are vulnerable even on secure platforms like Telegram if they fail to verify the authenticity of message sources. Key prevention measures include avoiding clicking suspicious links, not providing personal information to unverified contacts, and being skeptical of unsolicited offers promising easy money or employment.
thestar.com.my
· 2025-12-08
Authorities warn that scammers use multiple tactics year-round to defraud victims, including "pig butchering" investment scams where perpetrators gain trust before stealing money (with one recent case involving a 66-year-old who lost $170,000 to a fake Facebook investment banker), AI-generated travel scams that have increased 500-900% and use fake websites and phishing, and utility scams where fraudsters impersonate companies like PG&E to demand immediate payment, causing customers over $334,000 in losses in 2024 alone. Experts recommend verifying suspicious offers directly with companies, avoiding clicking unknown links, paying attention to detail inconsistencies
techradar.com
· 2025-12-08
McAfee has launched an AI-powered Scam Detector tool designed to identify and block fraudulent emails, text messages, and deepfake videos before users engage with them. According to a McAfee survey, nearly two-thirds of Americans have fallen victim to scams or know someone who has, with average losses reaching approximately $1,500 per victim. The tool will be included at no additional cost in McAfee+ and Total Protection plans beginning spring, and will integrate with Gmail, Outlook, Android, and iOS platforms.
paymentsjournal.com
· 2025-12-08
Criminals have discovered a method to bypass Apple's iOS phishing protections by instructing text message recipients to reply with simple responses like "yes" or "no," which reactivates disabled malicious links. iPhone users have received fraudulent texts impersonating USPS and toll agencies using this technique, and even replying to such messages identifies the user as active to scammers for further attacks. Security experts emphasize that technology companies, telecommunications providers, and financial institutions must collaborate to prevent these increasingly sophisticated phishing schemes, which often employ AI and impersonate legitimate companies at scale.
wired.com
· 2025-12-08
Internet scams cost Americans $12.5 billion in 2023, with Authorized Push Payment (APP) fraud being the most prevalent scam in the UK, costing £459.7 million annually and involving fraudsters persuading victims to transfer money under false pretenses. Mastercard has developed AI-powered tools, including its Consumer Fraud Risk Tool and Decision Intelligence technology, that analyze transactions for fraud indicators and can block fraudulent attempts in 50 milliseconds, with UK banks using these systems reporting a 12 percent reduction in APP scam losses. The technology uses machine learning and generative AI to detect emerging fraud patterns while protecting consumer privacy and could prevent nearly £100 million in scam-relate
timesofmalta.com
· 2025-12-08
Multiple Bank of Valletta customers lost thousands of euros after falling victim to scammers impersonating the Malta Finance Ministry through fraudulent phone calls, messages, and emails requesting personal banking information. The Finance Ministry issued a public warning clarifying that it never requests personal or banking details via these communication channels and advised recipients of suspicious communications to avoid sharing information, clicking links, or attachments, and to report incidents to authorities. Law enforcement and the ministry are collaborating to address the scam, which prompted multiple police reports when the bank identified the fraudulent activity.
yahoo.com
· 2025-12-08
iPhone users are receiving phishing text messages impersonating delivery services like USPS, DHL, and FedEx that trick recipients into replying with "Y" to disable iMessage's built-in link protection, allowing scammers to activate malicious URLs that may lead to pages requesting credit card information. To avoid the scam, users should verify sender details for spelling errors or suspicious numbers, check the official company website directly for delivery updates, and use iMessage's "Report Junk" feature before replying to suspicious messages.
bethesdamagazine.com
· 2025-12-08
A 26-year-old Rockville man, Ravinklejeet Mathon, was sentenced to five years in prison for his role in a gold bar scam targeting a 94-year-old Silver Spring resident who nearly lost $230,000. Mathon posed as a federal agent, convincing the victim his identity had been stolen and directing him to purchase gold bars for safekeeping; detectives disrupted the scheme by substituting metal tools for the gold bars during a sting operation and arrested Mathon when he attempted to pick up the package. This was Montgomery County's first conviction in a local gold bar scam, and the case reflects a broader pattern of organized international fraud targeting elderly victims.
independent.ie
· 2025-12-08
Romance scams surge during winter months when isolation peaks, with scammers exploiting vulnerable individuals through online dating platforms by establishing trust before manipulating victims financially. Detective Superintendent Michael Cryan from Ireland's Garda National Economic Crime Bureau explains that perpetrators typically match with victims unknowingly and gradually exploit them through emotional manipulation over extended periods.
washingtonpost.com
· 2025-12-08
Text message scams falsely claiming unpaid tolls have emerged as a new fraud tactic that employs techniques designed to bypass phone security measures. These scams use fake toll notices to trick recipients into clicking malicious links or revealing personal information. The fraudsters continue to evolve their methods to circumvent anti-scam technology on mobile devices.
lamilano.it
· 2025-12-08
A 70-year-old man fell victim to an impersonation scam when a caller posing as his daughter claimed to need money for a new cell phone, resulting in a €300 loss. The investigation of this single complaint led authorities to identify nine suspects who had perpetrated over 30 similar scams across central Italy using the same technique, defrauding elderly victims of more than €50,000 total. All suspects were referred to judicial authorities for fraud charges.
townline.org
· 2025-12-08
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Maine, AARP Maine, and the Maine Council for Elder Abuse Prevention launched the Maine Rx Elder Fraud Program, a collaborative awareness initiative that will distribute educational brochures about fraud recognition and reporting through Hannaford Supermarkets' 60 in-state pharmacies. The program addresses a significant problem: in the prior year, 397 Mainers filed fraud complaints totaling over $7.1 million in losses, while nationally, Americans aged 60-plus lost $3.4 billion to scams, with actual losses likely higher due to underreporting.
freep.com
· 2025-12-08
Sports fans attending events in downtown Detroit during high-traffic periods face multiple parking-related scams, including fraudulent parking tickets with QR codes directing victims to fake websites and fake text messages impersonating the city's parking department (using fake domains like detroit-mi.com instead of detroitmi.gov). Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel warns that such scams can result in vehicles being ticketed, towed, or stolen, and advises verifying parking tickets through official city websites ending in ".gov" and confirming that texts about parking violations are sent through official mail channels, not text messages.
wcax.com
· 2025-12-08
The Vermont Attorney General's office reported over 3,500 scams in the past year, with computer tech support scams being the most prevalent, followed by identity theft, law enforcement impersonation, and Medicare card phishing. Residents are encouraged to register for the Vermont Scam Alert System to stay informed about emerging fraud threats and to report any scam victimization to the Attorney General's office.
pcmag.com
· 2025-12-08
This educational article identifies major online scams targeting people in 2025, including romance baiting (formerly called "pig butchering"), immigration fraud, and AI-generated scams that exploit vulnerable populations. The author advises vigilance against scammers who use social engineering tactics, noting that law enforcement offers limited recourse for victims and recommending awareness of common warning signs to avoid becoming a target.
wng.org
· 2025-12-08
Connie Grundmann lost her entire life savings of $98,400 to a government impersonation scam that began with a fake Microsoft security alert on her computer in spring 2023. A scammer posing as an FTC agent named "Alvaro Bedoya" convinced her through fear and fake verification methods to purchase gift cards, withdraw cash from ATMs, and deposit funds into Bitcoin over three days. The FTC reported that consumers lost $76 million to government impersonation scams in 2023, while the FBI documented that tech support scam victims lost nearly $1 billion that same year, with actual losses likely much higher due to underreporting.
bangkokpost.com
· 2025-12-08
True Corporation is partnering with the Royal Thai Police to establish a joint "War Room" at police headquarters to combat call centre scams targeting Thai citizens. The initiative will integrate data from both organizations to identify and dismantle criminal networks using Simbox devices, irregular call patterns, and fraudulent SMS schemes through AI technology and advanced analytics. True Corporation has also implemented stricter SIM registration procedures, deployed the "True CyberSafe" alert system, and established a specialized fraud prevention team, while police launched the Cyber Check app to help the public verify suspicious phone numbers and bank accounts.
saga.co.uk
· 2025-12-08
Investment scams cost UK victims over £612 million in 2023, with people aged 55-64 being disproportionately targeted and losing more than £133 million collectively; the average loss per victim was £25,000, though some lost significantly more. Scammers exploit older adults by targeting those with disposable income and leveraging fears about retirement, inheritance tax, and social care, often attempting multiple frauds against the same victims. Red flags include unsolicited contact, promises of unrealistic returns, and pressure to make quick decisions, with experts advising victims to seek independent financial advice before investing.
fortune.com
· 2025-12-08
A French woman lost $850,000 to romance scammers who used fake social media accounts, AI-generated images, and WhatsApp messages to impersonate Brad Pitt over more than a year, convincing her to transfer her life savings by claiming the actor needed money for medical treatment. Brad Pitt's representatives responded by warning fans not to engage with unsolicited online contact from celebrities, particularly those without legitimate social media presence. This scam is part of a broader trend of AI-enabled celebrity impersonation fraud targeting fans, with similar incidents previously affecting Spanish victims and other celebrities like Johnny Depp.
cnn.com
· 2025-12-08
Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra received an AI-generated voice call mimicking an unnamed world leader, requesting a donation and claiming her country was the only one in ASEAN that hadn't contributed. The incident highlights the growing threat of AI voice-cloning scams, which experts warn could affect millions as artificial intelligence technology advances, particularly concerning given that transnational crime organizations in Southeast Asia have already built a billion-dollar scam industry exploiting technological advances and the Myanmar civil war.
news-star.com
· 2025-12-08
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infosecurity-magazine.com
· 2025-12-08
Truth Social has become a hub for online scams including phishing, advance fee fraud, romance scams, and cryptocurrency investment fraud, with security researchers receiving over 30 scam messages within hours of creating a test account. A Central European threat actor alone distributed over 500 phishing messages impersonating brands like Netflix and Spotify to steal login credentials since March 2024, while the platform's large interest-based groups (some with 100,000+ members) enable scammers to target victims at scale with upfront payment requests ranging from $250 to $1,000. Social media scams broadly have generated $2.7 billion in reported losses since 2021, according to the
okcfriday.com
· 2025-12-08
This educational piece highlights the growing threat of digital-age scams targeting older adults, noting that adults aged 60+ filed over 100,000 complaints in 2023 resulting in losses exceeding $3.4 billion. The article identifies common scams including phishing, Medicare and health insurance fraud, and tech support scams, and recommends protective measures such as staying skeptical of unsolicited communications, never sharing personal information online, monitoring finances, and reporting suspected fraud to appropriate authorities including the FBI, FTC, and Medicare watchdog agency.
usatoday.com
· 2025-12-08
Travel scams are proliferating in 2025, with criminals using AI to create fake websites, airline emails, vacation rental listings, and social media profiles to defraud travelers. One traveler lost $1,596 after falling for a fake United Airlines cancellation email and phone call scam, though United eventually refunded him after investigation. To protect themselves, travelers should verify listings through reverse image searches and multiple platforms, avoid suspiciously low fares, contact companies directly through official websites or apps, and cross-reference businesses against legitimate third-party sources before providing personal or payment information.
indiatoday.in
· 2025-12-08
A 53-year-old French interior designer lost approximately Rs 7.5 crore in a romance scam involving fake accounts impersonating Brad Pitt and his mother, exploiting her emotional vulnerability during an ongoing divorce. The scammers used AI-generated videos and messages to build trust, then fabricated stories about customs fees, medical emergencies, and frozen bank accounts to extract money before she discovered the deception through real celebrity photos. This case reflects a rising trend of sophisticated romance scams targeting celebrity-obsessed individuals, with similar Brad Pitt impersonation schemes reported across Europe.
goodmenproject.com
· 2025-12-08
This article discusses elder abuse protections across the United States, highlighting that the elderly population is projected to nearly double from 49 million to 95 million by 2060, making protective measures increasingly urgent. States like Wisconsin, Vermont, and Massachusetts rank highest in elder abuse prevention due to strong funding and robust regulations, while rural states such as South Carolina, Utah, and South Dakota lag significantly due to policy gaps and insufficient resources. Financial fraud is identified as a prevalent form of elder abuse affecting elderly individuals, with states offering stronger safeguards—such as ombudsman services and elder care organizations—demonstrating lower average financial losses per fraud case.
news.com.au
· 2025-12-08
Fraudsters are targeting Facebook Marketplace sellers with a scam involving fake Australia Post QR code links that appear to confirm payment for items, but actually direct victims to phishing sites designed to steal payment card details and personal information for identity theft. Australia Post reissued warnings about this scheme in January after it was first discovered in September, emphasizing that they never provide prepayment services or send payment-related links for marketplace listings. This scam is part of a broader trend in which over 6,000 Australians lost $58.3 million to social media scams in the first 10 months of 2024.
discovermagazine.com
· 2025-12-08
A Florida woman was convicted and pleaded guilty to laundering over $2.7 million in an online romance scam ring, exemplifying a growing problem where the FTC reported consumers lost $8.8 billion to scams in 2022—a 30 percent increase from 2021. Scammers employ sophisticated social engineering tactics including romance cons, fake investments, deepfake videos, and manufactured crises, with adults 60 and older being 73 percent more likely to fall victim to such schemes. Research reveals scammers exploit psychological principles like reciprocity (building trust through small gifts) and crisis manipulation (creating urgent financial emergencies) to manipulate victims into sending money
latimes.com
· 2025-12-08
A French interior designer was scammed out of over $800,000 by fraudsters who impersonated Brad Pitt on Instagram, using AI-generated images and false claims about medical expenses and financial hardship to convince her to send her life savings over an 18-month period. Brad Pitt's representatives issued a statement reminding fans that the actor has no social media presence and urged people to avoid responding to unsolicited online contact from celebrities. The victim, identified as Anne, reportedly attempted suicide three times after discovering the deception, and the original French TV segment featuring her story was removed after she faced harassment online.
oaoa.com
· 2025-12-08
In 2023, the IRS reported $5.5 billion lost to tax fraud schemes, with criminals employing increasingly sophisticated tactics including tax avoidance scams, refund fraud, IRS impersonation, filing support scams, and recovery scams targeting vulnerable victims. The IRS warns taxpayers to watch for red flags such as unsolicited contact, promises of large payouts, requests for account information, threats, and suspicious links, and recommends filing early, setting up verified IRS accounts with Identity Protection PINs, waiting for official mail notifications, and practicing strong cybersecurity habits to prevent fraud.
nbcnews.com
· 2025-12-08
Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra received a sophisticated scam call impersonating a world leader using AI-generated voice technology, which escalated to requests for donations and bank transfers before she recognized it as fraudulent. The incident highlights Southeast Asia's emergence as a major hub for telecom and online fraud, where hundreds of thousands of trafficked individuals are forced into "pig-butchering scams" that have cost Americans alone $3.5 billion in 2023, prompting calls for regional cooperation to combat the threat.
thefintechtimes.com
· 2025-12-08
Revolut introduced an in-app calling feature for personal customers to combat impersonation scams, where fraudsters impersonate banks or trusted authorities. The feature creates a secure communication channel within the app that external parties cannot replicate, allowing customers to verify they are speaking with legitimate Revolut representatives. Impersonation scams among Revolut customers have declined to their lowest levels in nearly two years despite the company's user growth.
androidpolice.com
· 2025-12-08
AI technology is making scams increasingly convincing and harder to detect, with fraudsters using voice cloning, deepfakes, fake investment schemes, phishing emails, and romance scams to target victims. The article outlines seven types of AI-powered scams and provides prevention strategies, including verifying caller identities with security questions, scrutinizing deepfake videos for unnatural movements or audio-visual mismatches, consulting registered investment advisors, and avoiding clicking suspicious links or sharing sensitive information with unverified sources.
yahoo.com
· 2025-12-08
This article outlines seven AI-powered scams that are becoming increasingly difficult to detect: voice cloning, deepfake impersonation, investment fraud, phishing, romance scams, and others. The article explains how scammers use AI technology to create convincing fake voices, videos, and messages to manipulate victims into sending money, revealing personal data, or clicking malicious links. It provides practical prevention tips for each scam type, including verifying caller identities with security questions, scrutinizing video quality and facial movements in deepfakes, verifying investment advisors, and avoiding suspicious links and downloads.