• Beware the Latest Scams: Deepfake CEO Fraud, AI Voice Cloning, and Bogus Crypto Investments

  • Mar 3 2025
  • Durée: 3 min
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Beware the Latest Scams: Deepfake CEO Fraud, AI Voice Cloning, and Bogus Crypto Investments

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  • Alright, folks, gather ‘round, because Scotty’s back with the latest on scams, internet trickery, and digital villains getting what’s coming to them. And let me tell you, it’s been a wild few days in ScamLand.

    First up, did you hear about the massive scam takedown in Florida? The FBI just arrested a group running a Deepfake CEO scam. Yeah, you heard me—Deepfake. Using AI-generated videos, these scammers convinced employees at multiple companies that their CEO was requesting urgent wire transfers. One company lost over $25 million before someone realized the “boss” didn’t blink right. The feds caught them after tracing the crypto wallets they used to launder the money. Let this be a lesson—if your CEO suddenly starts video calling you for urgent payments, verify, verify, verify. And if their face looks a little too Hollywood CGI—trust your gut!

    Speaking of tech trickery, let’s talk about that AI voice scam hitting people in California. Scammers are cloning voices of family members, calling victims, and pretending to be in distress—fake kidnappings, fake accidents, you name it. Just last week, a grandmother in Los Angeles nearly drained her retirement account thinking her grandson had been arrested in Mexico. Spoiler: He was at home playing video games. If you ever get one of these calls, hang up and contact your loved one directly. And if you want an extra layer of security, set up a family code word. AI could steal your voice, but it can’t guess a secret password from your childhood!

    Moving on to social media scams, Twitter—or should I say X—is a hot mess. Impersonation scams have skyrocketed, with criminals buying blue check marks and pretending to be major brands. Over the weekend, a fake Amazon support account tricked dozens of users into handing over their credit card info. Rule of thumb—if a verified account asks for sensitive data, assume it's a scam. Go to the official website instead.

    And for my crypto fans, beware of the latest pig butchering schemes. Europol just busted a massive operation in Serbia where scammers lured victims into fake crypto investments, promising huge returns. The catch? Once you transfer your money, it vanishes. These scams are brutal because they gain your trust before draining your wallet. If an investment sounds too good to be true, it’s a digital slaughterhouse waiting to happen.

    So how do you stay safe? Simple—question everything. Hang up on weird calls. Don’t trust random emails. And for the love of cybersecurity, verify any payment requests like your life depends on it. Because as the scammers evolve, so must we. Stay sharp, stay skeptical, and I’ll see you next time with more digital drama.
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