July 12th, 2023 by WCBC Radio

Telephone scammers are now using artificial intelligence to trick senior citizens out of money. Coupled with spoofing technology where familiar phone numbers are used, A-I can create a voice clone that the senior may recognize to trick them out of money or commit other frauds.  Dr. Katie Shilton is a professor of information science at the University of Maryland who says raising awareness is the best defense…

Scammers often act with urgency and ask for gift cards, wire transfers, or even cryptocurrency.  If you encounter a scam, report it at reportfraud.ftc.gov