In May 2024, Pooja Shali, an anchor for India Today, received a concerned message from a friend. The friend had been scrolling Instagram Reels and came across what appeared to be a video of Shali ...

AI tools are making it easier for scammers to defraud consumers, leading to a 26% increase in losses last year.

Consumer investigator Brian Roche, who has been exploring the use of AI in scams, demonstrated how easily these videos can be made. Sign up for our Newsletters Dr. Peilong Li, a computer engineer and ...

It’s known as the "gas pump screw scam," and many drivers across Metro Detroit are posting videos on social media warning ...

A woman named Abigail believed she was in a romantic relationship with a famous actor. The messages felt real. The voice sounded right. The video looked authentic. And the love felt personal. By the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Love-struck fan duped by AI videos of popular soap star in shocking $81K scam A Los Angeles woman was reportedly duped out of more ...

AI’s rapidly expanding capabilities include convincing impersonations—that is, audio and video that sounds and looks like you. Sometimes these deepfakes can be harmless, part of a joke or meme that ...

The YouTube Ghost Network promoted thousands of scam videos. Videos offer game hacks or pirated software; they distribute malware. A web of fake accounts makes the scam videos look genuine. A ...

Numerous people have fallen prey to credit card scam calls, with many losing their life savings. As scammers continue to trick unsuspecting victims, some social media users have started sharing videos ...

If a hacker or scammer has access to your email, every account connected to it is at risk. We show you how to protect yourself fast. I review privacy tools like hardware security keys, password ...

As scammers leverage AI, consumers can defend themselves by becoming familiar with common scams and being suspicious of unexpected calls. AI tools are making it easier than ever for scammers to ...