Overcome AI Fraud: Navigating Voice Cloning and Digital Scams

Learn how scammers deceive victims by using AI for voice cloning and learn how you can protect yourself from other AI-related fraud. How can you protect yourself from AI-driven scams that target your finances?  What new scams are happening as technology advances?  Hosts Sean Pyles and Sara Rathner discuss the alarming use of AI in scams and the future of fraud to help you understand how to safeguard your personal security. They begin with a discussion of AI-driven voice scams, with tips and tricks on recognizing potential fraud, staying informed about scam tactics, and the importance of open discussion to empower against scammer tactics.  Then, scam expert Bob Sullivan, author of “Stop Getting Ripped Off” and host of the podcast The Perfect Scam, joins Sean to discuss the broader implications of AI technology in scams. They discuss the potential for AI to personalize phishing attacks, the ease of creating convincing fake audio and the importance of skepticism in the face of unexpected calls. Plus, the need for technology companies to embed safeguards, the role of societal learning in approaching unexpected calls and the importance of verifying any financial requests you receive. In their conversation, the Nerds discuss: AI scams, voice cloning, digital deception, phishing attacks, personal security, scam victims, artificial intelligence, fraud prevention, identity theft, technology-assisted scams, voice cloning technology, psychological impact of scams, safeguarding against scams, AI voice scam, digital defenses, personalized fraud, ethical technology, data privacy, scam awareness, voice replication, modern scams, voice imitation fraud, AI in criminal activities, big data and scams, combating scams, generative AI, scam prevention strategies, emotional toll of scams, technology and fraud, future of phishing, online vulnerabilities, deepfake technology, AI-enhanced phishing, scam resilience, scam reporting, technology safeguards, and scam detection. To send the Nerds your money questions, call or text the Nerd hotline at 901-730-6373 or email [email protected]. Like what you hear? Please leave us a review and tell a friend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices