Category: AI
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High, Guaranteed Returns Are Almost Always a Scam
Imagine this: Someone tells you about an investment opportunity that promises 15% guaranteed annual returns. Guaranteed. No risk, no hassle, no headaches. Just sit back and watch your money grow. Feels like winning the financial lottery, doesn’t it? But here’s the thing—guaranteed high returns don’t exist in the real world. They only live in the…
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How a $25 Million Deepfake Scam Fooled a Finance Exec
Imagine receiving a video call from your company’s chief financial officer (CFO), someone you’ve worked with for years. The call feels urgent but genuine—after all, the person on the other side looks, sounds, and behaves exactly like your boss. This scenario, however, turned out to be a high-tech trap for one finance worker in Hong…
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The Rise of AI Kidnapping Scams and How to Stay Safe
Imagine this: You’re going about your day, maybe finishing up some chores or getting ready for dinner, when your phone rings. The number’s unfamiliar, but something in the back of your mind tells you it might be important. So, you pick up. And then your world stops. On the other end, you hear the voice…
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What the Incoming Wave of AI Scams Will Look Like
We’re entering a new era of scams, and if you’re not prepared, you’re going to get burned. AI isn’t just changing how we work and communicate – it’s also giving scammers powerful new tools to separate you from your hard-earned money.