CyberSafeSeniors Robin

AI scams are becoming more frequent, and they’re also becoming more sophisticated. In a recent scam, cybercriminals demonstrated just how convincing AI fraud can be by faking an entire video call. 

So Listen carefully….The cybercriminals start by impersonating law enforcement officers. They contact you, claiming that your bank account may have been involved in financial fraud. 

In this digital age, communication has never been easier, thanks to ChatGPT. However, as with every good thing, there are always a few downsides. Cybersecurity threats are lurking in the shadows of ChatGPT, and they're just waiting for the perfect opportunity to strike.

When a natural disaster strikes, many people rely on insurance providers for disaster relief to help them pay for damages to their property. Unfortunately, cybercriminals can take advantage of this vulnerable situation by manipulating you into sharing your sensitive information.

In this recent scam, cybercriminals call you on the phone and pretend to be an agent from your insurance provider.

Organizations often use email to send important information to their customers. If an organization sends out an email that’s missing some important information, they may actually send you a follow-up email. Just to make sure that you are receiving the important information.

Cybercriminals are using a technique called “clone phishing” to imitate these follow-up emails and manipulate you.

Search engine optimization abbreviated SEO, is an excellent way for legitimate websites to rank higher in search results and appear in your searches. Unfortunately, cybercriminals can also use this technique - so beware!