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Opinion·1d ago·all news from September 14, 2026

AI is supercharging money scams – here’s what you can do to protect yourself

Recent reports indicate that criminals are utilizing artificial intelligence to increase the profitability of financial scams by nearly five times. These tools allow bad actors to produce more convincing phishing attempts and fraudulent communications at scale. Experts suggest that consumers can mitigate these risks by verifying the identity of unknown senders and remaining cautious of unsolicited financial requests.

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