Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the way we live and work. Unfortunately, though, it’s also revolutionizing the way scammers play their games. Here’s what you need to know about AI fraud and how to protect yourself.
What is AI fraud?
AI fraud is the use of artificial intelligence to deceive or defraud individuals or organizations. When using AI to pull off a scam, fraudsters use algorithms to create convincing fake identities, manipulate social media, generate realistic fake images and videos (AKA “deepfakes”) and more.
The scammers then create fake social media profiles and email addresses using these bogus identities and footage. Often, they’ll pretend to represent celebrities to solicit money and information. Similarly, they may create fake websites or emails that appear to be from legitimate sources, such as financial institutions or government agencies, and ask people to provide their personal information or login credentials.
AI fraud comes in several forms, including:
Phishing
ID theft
Deep fakes
Fake news
Social engineering
Chatbot scams
Red flags
Are you being targeted by AI fraud? Look out for these red flags:
Asked to provide personal info or login credentials by an unverified contact
Unusual activity on your social media accounts
If you notice any of these signs, it’s important to investigate. If the contact claims to represent a government agency or financial institution, do not engage. Reach out to the agency that supposedly contacted you to see if the communication is legit.
Protectyourself
Never share sensitive info with an unverified contact.
Check the URL of each landing page when banking online or using another platform to share sensitive information.
Use strong, unique passwords across all of your accounts.
Keep your device’s security on its strongest setting.
Use updated antivirus software.
If you’ve been targeted
If you suspect you’ve been the victim of AI fraud, act quickly to mitigate damage. First, contact County Federal to let us know your information has been compromised. Similarly, reach out to your credit card companies to let them know about the fraud. Next, report the fraud to the FTC so they can take appropriate measures in catching the humans behind the bot-generated scam. You’ll also want to change your passwords and consider a credit freeze. Finally, if your identity has been stolen, reach out to identitytheft.gov to learn your next steps.
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Never share sensitive info with an unverified contact. Check the URL of each landing page when banking online or using another platform to share sensitive information. Use strong, unique passwords across all of your accounts. Keep your device's security on its strongest setting.
The best ways to protect yourself against AI scams are to be prepared, understand these scams and be on the lookout for them. Keep your money and information secure by following these precautions at all times: Create a “safe word” to share with family and friends to help authenticate phone calls.
Never share personal information online, particularly with individuals you don't know or trust. Verify the security of websites by checking for the lock icon in the URL and ensure you're using strong, unique passwords for all your accounts.
Store your personal information in a secure location. At home and at work, protect your wallet, purse, and all documents that have personal information. Monitor your bank statements and credit reports. Keep an eye out for suspicious activity and credit inquiries.
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Regularly Review Online Accounts: Check the information shared on social media and other online platforms. Remove or secure sensitive data. Be Cautious with Data Sharing: Think twice before sharing personal information, especially on platforms that use AI algorithms to analyze user data.
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Hang up the phone. Do not reply to emails, messages, or letters that the scammer sends. Do not make any more payments to the scammer. Beware of additional scammers who may contact you claiming they can help you get your lost money back.
AI fraud detection is a technology-based approach that employs machine learning to identify fraudulent activities within large datasets. It involves training algorithms to recognize patterns and anomalies that signal possible fraud.
One effective way to combat AI scams is by implementing AI-powered fraud decisioning solutions that leverage machine learning algorithms. These technologies can identify suspicious patterns and anomalies in data, enabling businesses to detect fraudulent activities in real time.
To prevent AI misuse, it's essential to define clear ethical boundaries, adhere to ethical guidelines, assess risks rigorously, engage stakeholders collaboratively, seek diverse perspectives, and promote ongoing education. These measures collectively ensure that AI serves society responsibly and ethically.
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