FTC says AI is helping prevent impostor scams

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Apr 9, 2025 - 13:21

Summary: In its consumer warning, the FTC stated that it never threatens people or asks for money via phone calls, messages, or emails. It also said that AI is helping to prevent scams.

Scammers try every way to steal people’s money and personal information, but this has become much more difficult now with the rapid advancement of technology and the growing role of AI. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says that AI plays a major role in strengthening fraud alerts and reaching more people.

FTC says AI is helping prevent scams

The FTC recently issued a consumer alert to warn people about scams. The agency points out in its statement that the FTC never calls individuals to ask for money, make threats, or intimidate them with the threat of immediate legal action. Unfortunately, scammers often use these tactics, especially targeting old people, immigrants, and people with limited technological awareness.

The FTC will never threaten you, say you must transfer your money to ‘protect it,’ or tell you to withdraw cash or buy gold and give it to someone. That’s a scam. Report it.

To eliminate confusion and potential victimization among the public, the FTC addressed almost every possible scenario in its warning. It emphasized that these are scams. For example, if someone calls claiming there is fraud or criminal activity on one of your accounts, they state that this is a scam and you should report it.

The agency highlights that AI is a crucial tool in disseminating fraud alerts, stating that thanks to the power of AI, search engines now show FTC advisories and warnings at the top of results pages.

FTC also stated that its frequently used chatbots respond to questions like ‘Will the FTC text me?’ and ‘Will the FTC threaten me?’ with direct answers from the FTC, such as, ‘No, the FTC will not text you or threaten you. This is a scam.’

Scammers also use AI

While AI is a really helpful tool, it is unfortunately also used by scammers. For instance, frauds can use AI voice imitators and even face-swapping systems to make people believe they are speaking with real employees. This makes it much easier for the target to fall into the trap.

If someone claiming to be from a government agency gets in touch with you via call, text, or email and asks you to pay, do not respond directly. If this confuses you, simply visit the institution’s website or call them directly to get information.

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