While AI has brought conveniences, it also presents risks. It’s important to understand how AI is being exploited for fraudulent activities. This article explores several scams that leverage AI to deceive individuals.
Scammers are employing AI for various malicious purposes, including the development of new fraudulent software and the analysis of companies’ fraud defenses. Generative AI is a favored tool for scammers targeting the public.
Voice Cloning Scams
AI tools can replicate voices from brief video clips. Scammers utilize this to mimic the voices of your family and friends, requesting money. The elderly are often targeted, with scammers falsely claiming that a relative is in distress.
Deepfake Video Scams
Deepfake videos, generated by AI, feature convincingly realistic individuals. Combined with voice cloning, these videos appear authentic. Scammers exploit deepfake videos of celebrities, sometimes posting them on social media. These videos often lead viewers to websites where personal data is harvested.
AI-Powered Websites
Scammers use AI to create deceptive websites. They then distribute these websites through emails or social media posts. These fake online stores offer large discounts on popular products and implement time-limited sales to pressure immediate purchases. Subsequently, scammers steal payment information or empty accounts.