Warning as Organised Criminals Increasingly Use AI to Commit Fraud
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A new report has warned that organised crime groups are using artificial intelligence (AI) more and more to steal money from consumers. The report describes the rise as significant, and it has been published by a professional body that tracks fraud and financial crime.
According to the findings, criminals are using AI tools to make their scams more convincing. These tools can help them write believable messages, copy voices, and create fake documents. This makes it harder for ordinary people to tell the difference between real and fake contact from banks, businesses, or other organisations.
Experts say that people should be careful when they receive unexpected calls, emails, or messages asking for money or personal details. They advise people to check the identity of the sender by contacting the organisation directly using a phone number or website they already trust. Consumers are also encouraged to report any suspicious activity to their bank and to the Gardaí.
The warning comes as fraud continues to be a serious concern across Ireland. Authorities and financial institutions are expected to keep working together to raise awareness and protect the public from these increasingly sophisticated scams.
Sources: Irish Independent
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