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    1 min read 5 stepsMarch 11, 2026Verified March 2026

    AI Scams: How to Spot and Avoid Them

    Learn about deepfakes, AI voice cloning, and other AI-powered scams targeting everyday people.

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    Category
    AI Guides
    Difficulty
    Beginner
    Read Time
    1 min read
    Steps
    5
    Topics covered
    beginner
    scams
    security
    deepfakes

    In this guide (5 steps):

    1. 1.AI voice cloning scams
    2. 2.Deepfake videos
    3. 3.AI-written phishing emails
    4. 4.Fake AI tools
    5. 5.Protect yourself
    1

    AI voice cloning scams

    ~17s
    Scammers can clone a family member's voice from social media. If you get a panicked call asking for money, hang up and call them directly.

    Warning

    Scammers can clone a voice from just 15 seconds of audio. Set up a family code word that you use to verify identity on unexpected calls.

    2

    Deepfake videos

    ~15s
    AI can create realistic fake videos of anyone. Be skeptical of shocking video clips, especially during elections or from unknown sources.
    3

    AI-written phishing emails

    ~15s
    AI makes phishing emails more convincing with perfect grammar. Look for suspicious sender addresses and never click unexpected links.
    4

    Fake AI tools

    ~15s
    Beware of apps claiming to be ChatGPT or other AI tools. Only download from official websites or app stores. Many fake apps steal data.

    Quick Tip

    The official ChatGPT app is made by "OpenAI" and is free to download. Any app charging money to download "ChatGPT" is fake.

    5

    Protect yourself

    ~15s
    Set up a family code word for emergency calls. Enable two-factor authentication everywhere. When in doubt, verify through a separate channel.

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