Scammers are using artificial intelligence to impersonate government officials, targeting public sector and business leaders with fraudulent requests for money or sensitive information, according to a joint warning from the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre and the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security. As the use of AI in scams increases, experts advise verifying any urgent requests, as many victims may not report such crimes, leading to significant financial losses.
Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: Scammers are using artificial intelligence to impersonate senior government officials via phone and text, leading to fraudulent requests for money transfers or access to sensitive information, prompting warnings from Canadian cybersecurity agencies.
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