How Scammers Are Using Technology to Up Their Game and How You Can Stay Safe

In today’s digital age, scammers are leveraging advanced technologies to enhance their deceptive tactics. From deep fakes to AI voice modulation, scammers are becoming more sophisticated, making it increasingly challenging to identify and avoid scams. At Truecaller, we’re committed to keeping you informed and protected. Here’s how scammers are using technology and what you can do to stay one step ahead.

Deep Fakes

Deep fakes are AI-manipulated videos or audio recordings that create realistic but fake content, often used to impersonate trusted individuals.

Stay Safe:

• Verify Requests: Double-check unusual requests through a secondary, trusted communication channel.
• Stay Informed: Understand how deep fakes work to recognize potential red flags. 

AI Voice Modulation

Scammers use AI to mimic voices, pretending to be someone you know to extract personal information or money.

Stay Safe:

• Be Skeptical: Be cautious with unexpected calls asking for sensitive information.
• Use Code Words: Establish a code word with close contacts for verification.

Fake SMS Links

Smishing involves sending fraudulent text messages appearing to be from legitimate sources, often with links to phishing sites. You can learn more about smishing here.

Stay Safe:

• Avoid Clicking Links: Go to the official website or app directly instead.
• Report Suspicious Messages: Use Truecaller to report and block suspicious SMS.

Phishing Emails

Phishing emails appear to be from legitimate sources, containing links to fake websites or malware attachments. You can read more about the details of how it works here.

Stay Safe:

• Check the Sender: Look for discrepancies in the sender’s email address.
• Avoid Attachments: Do not open attachments from unknown sources.

Social Engineering

Scammers manipulate individuals into divulging information, often using details gathered from social media.

Stay Safe:

• Limit Social Media Sharing: Be mindful of what you share online.
• Verify Identities: Always verify the identity of individuals asking for sensitive information.

Staying Ahead with Truecaller

Truecaller’s features help you stay safe:

• Spam Blocking: AI-powered spam blocking identifies and blocks suspicious calls and messages.
• Caller ID: Recognize unknown numbers to avoid potential scams.
• Community Reporting: The community of 400 million people using Trueccaller reports scammers and fraudsters, helping you to stay safe. 

By staying informed about the latest scam tactics and using Truecaller’s security features, you can protect yourself from advanced scams. Vigilance and proactive measures are your best defense. You can stay updated on popular and current scams through our Scam Alerts.

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