How to Protect Yourself From AI Scams (2026 Guide)

How to protect yourself from AI scams

How Do You Protect Yourself From AI Scams and Fraud? Protect yourself from AI scams by verifying identities through a separate, trusted channel — never through the same call or message that contacted you. Establish a family safe word, hang up and call back on a known number, never send money based solely on a … Read more

AI Voice Scams: How Scammers Impersonate Family (2026)

AI voice scams impersonating family members

Are Scammers Using AI Voices to Impersonate Family Members? Yes. Scammers use AI voice cloning to impersonate family members in distress, demanding urgent money. The FBI recorded over 22,000 AI-related fraud complaints in 2025, with losses exceeding $893 million. Distress scams using cloned family voices alone accounted for over $5 million in reported losses. The … Read more