Tag: fraud
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The Dangers of Romance Scams: A Valentine’s Day Warning

By: Myriam Sollberger February 13, 2025 As Valentine’s Day approaches, many people seek companionship and romance, making them particularly vulnerable to online scams. Romance scams, in which fraudsters use social media and online dating platforms to exploit lonely individuals, have become increasingly sophisticated due to advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and social engineering techniques. This…
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How AI is Changing Social Media Scams

February 12, 2025 By: Myriam Sollberger The Rise of AI-Generated Social Media Scams: How Scammers Use Artificial Intelligence to Target Individuals with Personalized Messages Social media platforms have become fertile ground for scammers employing artificial intelligence (AI) to create convincing fake profiles. These AI-generated personas are used to target individuals with personalized messages, leading to…