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Common AI Scams & Safety Tips

Common AI-powered scams to watch for

Fake Investment Ads

AI-generated videos of celebrities or financial experts promoting cryptocurrency or investment schemes.

Protection: Never invest based on social media videos. Research independently.

Impersonation Scams

Scammers use AI to impersonate celebrities, friends, family members, or authority figures asking for money or information.

Protection: Always verify through a different communication channel.

Fake Customer Service

AI chatbots pretending to be customer service representatives to steal login credentials or payment information.

Protection: Only use official customer service channels from company websites.

Deepfake Phone Calls

Voice cloning technology used to impersonate loved ones in distress or authority figures demanding payment.

Protection: Hang up and call back using a known number. Ask questions only the real person would know.

Essential safety rules

Always verify through a second source before taking action on suspicious content

Never send money based on a video, voice message, or social media post alone

Don't share personal information with unverified sources, even if they seem legitimate

When in doubt, ask someone you trust to review the content with you

Report suspicious content to the platform where you found it

Key Takeaway: Awareness reduces risk dramatically. Trust the 3-step method and your instincts.
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