The following are some common AI fraud methods and how to identify AI fraud:
1. Fake account fraud: Scammers use AI technology to disguise themselves as some normal social media or wallet official accounts , sending you tempting messages, defrauding you of sensitive information or transferring money: Generally, these accounts have relatively few followers, and the text and grammar of the messages sent are not very standard.
2. Spam SMS and spam email scams: Scammers use AI technology to forge mobile phone numbers or email addresses in batches, send you tempting messages, and trick you into clicking or downloading malicious files: This type of messages is usually in the name of hygiene. , sports lottery official or well-known e-commerce companies, the content is usually tempting, so you need to be vigilant.
3. Fake website fraud: Scammers use AI technology to build fake websites, make them look very similar to real websites, send you tempting links and trick you into providing private sensitive information or transferring money: this Such websites are usually fake official websites or fake financial websites. Usually the URL address is displayed incorrectly or there are differences in format, so you need to be vigilant.
4. Voice fraud: Scammers use AI technology to call a virtual number, pretend to be a business person or a relative, communicate patiently and respond tactfully, and defraud you of sensitive information, funds, passwords and other information: this type of scam You are generally required to provide detailed personal information and need to be vigilant.
In short, to avoid AI fraud, we need to be more vigilant, do not trust information or links easily, do not easily disclose personal information and account passwords to strangers, maintain long-term password usage habits, and report and notify relevant authorities in a timely manner department. Let’s continue to talk about how to identify AI fraud:
5. Social engineering fraud: Scammers use AI technology and social engineering techniques to send phishing emails, WeChat and other messages to lure you to click on malicious links, download nearby or Transfer money to obtain your personal account, password and other information: Generally, such emails and messages will imitate well-known companies or individuals, and contain a large number of threats, requirements for immediate processing, urgent and important, etc. to achieve the purpose of intimidation or inducement.
6. Picture fraud: Scammers use AI technology to generate fake pictures or graffiti, often accompanied by words such as gifts when you click and red envelopes for answering questions, to defraud your business number, SMS verification code and other personal information. .
7. Video fraud: Scammers use AI technology to create fake videos, spread and promote them through software or corresponding platforms, send mass messages to a large number of users, attract users to initiate inexplicable investments or rush purchases, and obtain users’ information. funds. When investigated, it is difficult to defend rights because the evidence is more complex and the fraud methods are more diversified.
In order to avoid AI fraud, we need to:
1. Improve security awareness and not easily trust unknown calls, text messages, and emails.
2. Carefully check the authenticity of the website, APP, and official account, and verify the information and APP permissions.
3. Do not click on unfamiliar links at will; do not download applications suspected of infringement or viruses.
4. Do not disclose sensitive information such as personal ID number, bank account number, password, verification code, account information, etc.
5. Change system passwords and payment passwords in a timely manner to avoid password problems and leave opportunities for fraudsters. If you have been defrauded, you need to report the case to the bank, public security and other departments in a timely manner and strive to protect your rights.