AI is getting out of control. The new types of scams that are going to start happening are going to be really bad. pic.twitter.com/mkIT2sTAoW
— Kagan.Dunlap (@Kagan_M_Dunlap) June 1, 2025
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AI-Generated Family Emergency Scams:
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Description: Scammers use AI, particularly deepfake audio or video technology, to impersonate a family member (e.g., a grandchild) in distress. They might claim to be in an emergency situation, such as being arrested or needing urgent medical care, and request immediate financial assistance.
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Execution: The AI can clone a family member’s voice or create a realistic video call, making the plea seem genuine. Seniors, who may not be familiar with such technology, are more likely to believe the urgency and comply without verifying the situation.
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Impact: This can lead to significant financial loss, as seniors might transfer money quickly without questioning the request. The emotional manipulation can also cause distress and confusion.
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AI-Enhanced Tech Support Scams:
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Description: Scammers use AI to automate and personalize tech support scams, where they pretend to be from a legitimate company (e.g., Microsoft or Apple) and claim the senior’s computer is infected with malware.
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Execution: AI can analyze public data to tailor the scam, making it seem more credible. They might use robotic voices or chatbots to initiate contact, then escalate to a human scammer who guides the senior through fake troubleshooting steps, ultimately asking for payment to “fix” the issue.
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Impact: Seniors may end up paying for unnecessary services or granting remote access to their devices, leading to identity theft or further financial exploitation.
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AI-Driven Investment Scams:
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Description: Scammers use AI to create sophisticated investment opportunities that appear legitimate, often targeting seniors with promises of high returns on low-risk investments.
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Execution: AI can generate fake market analyses, testimonials, and even virtual advisors that seem knowledgeable and trustworthy. These scams might be promoted through social media, emails, or phone calls, leveraging the senior’s desire for financial security in retirement.
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Impact: Seniors can lose substantial savings, as the investments are often non-existent or part of a “pump-and-dump” scheme where the value collapses after they invest.
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AI-Powered Romance Scams:
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Description: Scammers use AI to create convincing online personas, often on dating sites or social media, to build relationships with seniors and eventually request money.
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Execution: AI can generate consistent, personalized messages and even manipulate images or videos to maintain the illusion of a real person. The scammer might claim to need money for travel, medical expenses, or other emergencies.
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Impact: This not only results in financial loss but can also cause significant emotional harm, as seniors may feel betrayed and isolated after realizing the relationship was fabricated.
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These scams are particularly effective against seniors due to their reliance on trust and limited exposure to advanced technology, making it crucial for awareness campaigns and protective measures to be tailored to this demographic.
- Boomers seem to be catching on a bit. I have a lot of them in my circle and pretty much all of them know what AI is capable of because we’ve talked about it. Plus most of them have already been scammed before by more primitive methods. The silent generation is who I’m worried about. – Think Inside
- The dude doing faces thinking he’s adding something to the video lmao. Dont do that shit, no one wants to see ur face there – Roundtrip
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AI-Generated Investment Scams: Scammers use AI to create fake market data, tricking investors into buying low and selling high in manipulated markets, often through “pump-and-dump” schemes in cryptocurrencies.
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Deepfake Identity Theft: AI tools generate realistic voice or video impersonations to access bank accounts or open new accounts under stolen identities, exploiting the difficulty in detecting these deepfakes.
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AI-Powered Phishing Attacks: Scammers leverage AI to craft highly personalized and convincing phishing emails or messages, increasing the likelihood of victims disclosing sensitive information or clicking malicious links.
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