AI technology is making catfishing scams more prevalent, allowing scammers to impersonate individuals with greater ease. Each year, around 20,000 Americans fall victim to these deceptive practices.
Experts advise users to be cautious of online friends with incomplete profiles, such as missing pictures or low friend counts. A new tactic involves scammers using AI to create voice clones from samples, enabling them to request money from victims under false pretenses.
To safeguard against these scams, individuals should set their social media profiles to private and avoid sharing personal information. Additionally, verifying a person's identity through unique questions or video chats can help detect potential fraud.