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EP 282: AI’s Role in Scam Detection and Prevention

May 29, 2024
Yuri Dvoinos, Chief Innovation Officer at Aura, shares his insights on how AI is revolutionizing scam detection and prevention. He discusses the alarming sophistication of scams, like voice cloning and deepfakes, which make deception easier than ever. Dvoinos also emphasizes the importance of defense mechanisms against impersonation tactics and offers practical strategies for individuals and businesses to stay protected. The conversation highlights the urgent need for awareness and skepticism in tackling the evolving landscape of online fraud.
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INSIGHT

Trust Hacking

  • Scammers now exploit trust by mimicking writing styles, effectively "hacking" human cognition.
  • This leverages our tendency to authenticate people based on familiar writing patterns.
ANECDOTE

Indonesian Marriage Scam

  • In Indonesia, a man discovered his new spouse was actually another man after two weeks of marriage.
  • This highlights the creative extremes of scams and the potential for elaborate deception.
ADVICE

Multi-Channel Verification

  • Verify suspicious communications through different channels; if you receive a WhatsApp message, call to confirm.
  • Multi-channel scams are less common, so cross-verification adds an extra layer of security.
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