00:00Think you'd never fall for an online scam?
00:02This businessman just lost 400,000 US dollars to an AI-driven crypto scam.
00:07I still wake up occasionally in the middle of the night with anxiety where it just all
00:12of a sudden hits me.
00:13He met a woman online.
00:14She convinced him to invest in crypto, but the investment platform was fake, the profits
00:19were fake and Chris still does not know whether he was talking to a person or an AI.
00:23AI-assisted scams are on a steep rise, according to crime researchers and the FBI.
00:28For example, AI helps scammers write convincing messages in many languages and create realistic
00:33images.
00:34Here's what you can do to protect yourself.
00:35Be cautious if someone you meet online starts talking about investments.
00:39Verify profile photos with a reverse image search.
00:42Never invest through links sent by someone you've only met online.
00:45Research independently first.
00:46You can also ask an AI tool to spot red flags in your online conversations.
00:50Stay safe.
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