New AI model Griffin deceives 48% of individuals into believing it is human
Can You Spot the Bot? Almost half of the individuals who interacted with an AI-generated “interviewer” mistakenly believed they were conversing with a human. This observation comes from Tavus, a startup based in the Bay Area. According to Tavus, its latest model, named Griffin, tricked 48% of the 54 participants during a job interview simulation. […]
Voice cloning scam deceives Navy veteran mother into $5,400 wire transfer
I want you to think about the voice of someone you love. You can probably recall how they sound when they laugh, or even how they might sound in distress. So, imagine this: your phone rings, and it’s that voice, pleading for help. This was the reality for Deborah Del Mastro. Recently, I talked with […]
Scam text from unknown number deceives parents with a phony broken phone story
Today, a new scam targeting parents has emerged, leaving many feeling anxious. The text messages typically say something like: “Hello mom, please text me on my work phone. I dropped my real phone in the sink earlier and now it’s completely unresponsive.” This message comes from an unfamiliar number, followed by a request to text […]
Fraudulent Amazon recall message deceives shoppers with phishing links
An unexpected text message about a product recall appears on your phone, mentioning familiar names like Amazon and specific orders. It aims to catch your attention immediately. The message claims that a product ordered in February 2026 has been recalled, urging you to stop using it and click on a refund link. It deceptively presents […]
Fraudster deceives ‘lonely’ retiree into believing she is in a relationship with singer James Blunt
A notorious romance scammer deceived a “lonely” retiree by using AI to make her believe she was in a relationship with James Blunt, the singer of “You’re Beautiful,” ultimately robbing her of over $10,000. Fake AI-generated images and videos featured a charming British pop star communicating with a 57-year-old woman from Brazil, leading to this […]
Scammer Deceives AI Bots into $200K Crypto Transfer with Morse Code
A social media user successfully used Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok to trick another AI chatbot into transferring cryptocurrency worth $200,000 by embedding hidden instructions in Morse code. A report indicates that a sophisticated breach on the X platform resulted in a theft of roughly $200,000 in cryptocurrency tokens. This incident highlights how vulnerable AI-driven […]
Apple Pay scam message almost deceives woman into taking out $15,000 in cash
Apple Pay Text Scam Highlights Dangers of Modern Fraud Imagine checking your bank statement and spotting a charge you don’t recognize. Naturally, your first instinct is to get to the bottom of it. That’s what happened to Dorothy. After receiving a text about a supposed charge from Apple Pay, she quickly reached out for clarity, […]
Fraudulent Geek Squad email deceives users with fake bills and fees
When you check your inbox, you might find a message titled “Payment order completed.” Accompanying it is an official-looking invoice from Geek Squad. At first glance, it seems pretty credible. It even includes a support email address and a contact number. That’s exactly what happened to me this week—it took me by surprise. This recent […]
Trump Deceives Liberals Into Avoiding Disney
Conservative Backlash Over Jimmy Kimmel’s Comments It seems that tensions are brewing over a recent incident involving late-night host Jimmy Kimmel and his remarks about Charlie Kirk’s murder. His show has been suspended indefinitely by ABC, stirring up a storm of anger from conservative circles, while liberals have responded with calls for a boycott of […]
Bieber look-alike deceives Las Vegas nightclub into allowing him to take the stage
Impersonation Gone Wrong at Las Vegas Nightclub In a bizarre turn of events, a Justin Bieber impersonator racked up a staggering $10,000 bar tab while posing as the Canadian pop star at a Las Vegas nightclub. This incident took place at the upscale Wynn Las Vegas during a performance by DJ Gryffin at the XS […]