Emerging Scams: New Fraud Tactics To Watch For

These scams use newer technologies and tactics that most people don’t recognize yet. They’re harder to spot because they exploit tools and interfaces you’re used to trusting — AI-generated voices, in-app support chats, and security systems like two-factor authentication. Each article explains how the scam works and what to watch for.

AI & Deepfake Scams

Scams that use artificial intelligence to generate convincing fake voices, videos, images, text, or entire identities to deceive victims. These scams are increasingly difficult to detect because the content can look and sound authentic.

AI Voice Cloning Scam
Deepfake Public Figure Endorsement Scam
Deepfake AI Boss Scam
Synthetic Identity Scam

Fake Interface Scams

Scams that exploit trusted digital interfaces — customer support chats, in-app tools, or embedded widgets — to deceive users who expect those interfaces to be legitimate. Because the environment feels official, warning signs are easier to miss.

In-App Customer Support Scam
AI Generated Customer Support Chat Scam

Security Bypass Scams

Scams that exploit or circumvent trusted security infrastructure — QR codes, two-factor authentication, verification systems — rather than directly deceiving a person through conversation.

QR Code Scam
Fake Two-Factor Authentication Approval Scam