How Scammers Use AI –
Seth Boffeli, Senior Fraud Prevention Advisor with AARP, discusses with host Bill Raker, how Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become the newest tool scammers use. Seth explains how AI is “turbocharging fraud” giving scammers and fraudsters powerful new ways to refine the methods they use to trick and trap their victims.
He cites examples like the “grandparent” scam, “romance” scams, and fake notices from Amazon and the Geek Squad “phishing” for your personal information. Using the information and hints Seth shares will help consumers recognize and avoid scamming attempts.
The interview highlights resources available to learn more about various types and methods of scamming, and on where and how to report scams and to get help if you, or someone you know, has been victimized by a scammer. Feel free to share what you learn from this informative interview.
