Digital scams reached unprecedented levels last year, with $16.6 billion stolen from Americans. Google is proactively addressing this issue by expanding its AI-powered Scam Detection feature in Google Messages to identify and alert users about a variety of scams. These include cryptocurrency fraud, financial impersonation, and technical support scams. According to experts, while some scams may involve complex schemes, many employ a straightforward approach to deceive users. The increased awareness and detection capabilities are critical in safeguarding consumer privacies against this growing threat.
The fraud is truly heartbreaking. There's really a very huge amount-almost epidemic and a scourge to humanity-of financial scams that are all across the world.
Google is expanding its Scam Detection feature for Google Messages to alert users about potential scams like crypto scams, financial impersonation, and gift card scams.
Last year, Americans lost $16.6 billion to online crimes, with almost 200,000 people reporting scams like phishing and spoofing to the FBI.
Scammers demand things like 'toll' payments or information for alleged postal service deliveries, tricking users into giving up sensitive information.
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