Versions of the "WhatsApp Gold" hoax have been tricking people for nearly a decade.

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 ...

The video of a dramatic arrest of an Indian scammer by the Michigan Sheriff's Office has now been released. The case was interesting as the scammer was scammed by the cops and an alert store owner and ...

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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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