US Edition‘It Can Happen to Anyone’: How Everyday Americans Got Scammed — And What They Want You to Know
- In 2024, deepfake scams surged dramatically in North America, with everyday Americans like Cory and Henry falling victim to AI-powered fraud.
- This sharp increase followed a rise in scams leveraging AI and social engineering techniques, affecting many people across age groups, especially young adults.
- Cory’s phone was hijacked after he clicked a deceptive text mimicking his phone carrier, while Henry, a Dallas college student, lost $280 attempting to buy concert tickets.
- Studies indicate that nearly 60% of individuals globally have a personal connection to someone affected by an online scam, with this figure increasing to 77% among those aged 18 to 24. Many victims experience considerable emotional hardship and a decline in their confidence in digital services.
- These cases illustrate how AI-enhanced scams can deceive anyone, as Henry warned, "If it can happen to me, it can happen to anyone," highlighting growing cybersecurity risks.
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‘It Can Happen to Anyone’: How Everyday Americans Got Scammed — And What They Want You to Know
(BPT) - "I was in the middle of a busy day and clicked without thinking," Cory recalled. "My phone stopped working almost immediately."
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