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AI-powered 'cloned voice' scams on the rise, experts warn. Here's how to protect yourself

Cyber security experts are warning we should be on alert for AI scams -- and there's one circulating using the cloned voices of victims' loved ones. Scammers gather voice samples from videos posted on ... Read More

Don't fall for the latest AI scams: Here's what to know

Spokeo reports on the rise of AI scams, detailing their forms and offering tips on how to recognize and avoid falling for them. Read More

AI making it harder to spot online scams. Here’s how you can protect your money

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — While you’re shopping for the perfect gift this holiday season, scammers are shopping for their next victims. Using the holiday season to their advantage is nothing new, but now ... Read More

AI scams fuel rise in fake online car sales. How California is trying to protect consumers.

Buying a car is one of the biggest purchases we make, and more people are turning to online marketplaces for deals on used cars. But thanks to artificial intelligence, you're more likely than ever to ... Read More

Consumer Rules with Robyn: Utah officials warn of rising AI scams on social media

SALT LAKE CITY — In September, “Consumer Rules with Robyn” told you about how bad actors are using more sophisticated artificial intelligence scams to lure consumers in to get their money, sometimes ... Read More

Division of Consumer Protection cautions against AI scams ahead of Cyber Monday

NEW YORK STATE (WRGB) — As we enter the holiday shopping season, the Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection is reminding New Yorkers shopping online to remain vigilant about scams and ... Read More

New survey finds texting and messaging scams have jumped 50% in the past year. Here are some tips to protect your money

You’re in the middle of something when your phone pings — a text from an unknown number. Is it real, or another scam? A new Consumer Reports survey finds texting and messaging scams have jumped 50 ... Read More

Best AI-Powered Security Software (2025): McAfee Named Top Protection Against Deepfakes, Scams, and Malware by Software Experts

McAfee - a global leader in online protection for consumers, offering adaptive solutions that safeguard personal data, privacy, and identity in an always-connected world. The announcement comes at a ... Read More

Rising holiday scams are costing consumers. Here's how to protect your wallet

Scams during the holiday season are growing increasingly more common. They are also becoming more realistic, using tactics like phone calls with cloned voices of loved ones saying they are in trouble ... Read More

Holiday shoppers warned about new online scams sweeping New York

There are more and more fake websites and scammers out there trying to take advantage of New Yorkers purchasing gifts for their loved ones this time of year." ... Read More

Georgia Attorney General releases new military consumer protection guide to help protect veterans from scams

In 2024, veterans and active service members were scammed out of over $584 million, resulting in nearly 100,000 fraud complaints being filed, according to the Federal Trade Commission. To help service ... Read More

Romance scams are spiking this holiday season— here’s how to spot them before it’s too late

Romance scams are surging this holiday season, with Avast reporting a 64% increase in blocked dating scam attacks and high rates of victims falling for them. Scammers use emotional manipulation — ... Read More