AI Scams Targeting Seniors What to Watch For
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AI Scams Targeting Seniors What to Watch For
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In this compelling episode of Scam DamNation, host Lillian Cauldwell reveals how AI scams targeting seniors have evolved into one of the most dangerous forms of digital deception. Old schemes haven’t disappeared—they’ve adapted. Scammers now use artificial intelligence to imitate trusted voices, craft realistic text messages, and personalize fake alerts. One disturbing example is a text that reads “Lump found in dog’s side.” It’s designed to instantly grab attention and spark worry, especially among animal lovers.
Once you respond, the scammer starts a conversation, using empathy and urgency to exploit trust. These manipulative tactics can deceive anyone, but they especially endanger older adults. In 2023 alone, seniors lost more than $3.4 billion to online scams. What makes these scams so powerful is the mix of technology and psychology—AI makes them believable, and emotion makes them effective.
Lillian breaks down five modern scams everyone should watch for:
- Employment Fraud: Fake remote job postings that ask for upfront payments or personal details.
- Crypto Cons: Promises of big profits from phony investments and “new digital coins.”
- Celebrity Imposters: Scammers pretending to be famous figures to gain followers or money.
- Tech Support Hoaxes: Fake pop-ups claiming your device is infected and urging you to call for help.
- Bogus Card Declines: Text messages that mimic banks and ask you to “verify” information via link.
- Don’t reply to texts from unknown numbers.
- Always verify messages through official websites or phone numbers.
- Educate older family members about emotional manipulation tactics.
- Report suspected scams to the FTC or local authorities.
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Scam DamNation” is a podcast hosted by Lillian Cauldwell that shines a spotlight on scams while giving listeners practical tips to avoid falling victim. Through sharing her own experiences of being scammed and breaking down a wide range of fraud schemes, Cauldwell provides both education and awareness to help protect the public.
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