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The Guelph Police Service is reminding residents to be cautious when dealing with people online after a Guelph man reported losing $188,000 U.S. in a cryptocurrency scam.

Hong Kong police have intercepted over HK$34 million (US$3.37 million) in scam proceeds from a sophisticated operation leveraging artificial intelligence to deceive victims.

Authorities in Barrie are alerting residents about an aggressive text-messaging scam designed to steal credit card information. The scam, which impersonates Revenue Canada, threatens licence suspension if recipients fail to click a link and pay supposed unpaid fines.

Artificial intelligence is enabling increasingly sophisticated scams, including one experienced by an Arizona mother, Jennifer DeStefano, who became the target of a chilling voice-cloning hoax. The incident highlights the dangers posed by AI voice synthesis and offers a cautionary tale for the digital age.

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has brought about groundbreaking advancements, but it has also empowered scammers to create highly convincing voice-cloning scams. Using AI-generated voices to mimic loved ones, criminals exploit emotions and demand large sums of money. A CBS report highlights this alarming trend and provides essential tips for staying safe.

A man shared his harrowing experience of falling victim to an advanced scam involving artificial intelligence (AI) that cost him and his wife $25,000 from their retirement savings. The scam, which used AI to replicate his son’s voice, highlights the evolving tactics of criminals leveraging cutting-edge technology.

Learn about the top 10 AI scam tactics used by scammers, including deepfake videos, voice cloning, phishing emails, and more. Discover how to protect yourself with tools like Scam.ai's Deepfake Detection API and Scammer Database.

South Korea is grappling with a widespread issue of sexually explicit deepfake images being shared in online chat rooms, prompting authorities to take urgent action. The situation has escalated to the point where an emergency meeting was called to address the problem.

A finance worker in Hong Kong recently fell victim to a sophisticated scam that saw $35 million stolen through the use of deep fake technology. This alarming incident underscores the growing threat posed by advanced AI tools in fraud, sparking concerns about the security of digital communications and the adequacy of existing laws.

Gary, a retiree from the idyllic town of Broke in Australia’s Hunter Valley, thought he had found a golden opportunity to secure his financial future. But when he realized he had been ensnared in an elaborate online scam, it was already too late—his life savings, more than $400,000, had vanished. The devastating loss has left him and his wife, Ingred, grappling with a shattered future and a deep sense of betrayal.