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Hacking Humans

Welcome to a new age in digital deception.

Jul 18, 2024
Maria Varmazis from T-Minus daily space show joins to discuss supplement scams with AI, Airplane WiFi risks, and romance scheme fraud. Scammers use deepfakes, and evil twin attacks target travelers. 2 women charged in romance scam defrauding $7M from elderly.
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  • Health supplement scams utilize AI and deepfakes on social media, targeting vulnerable individuals.
  • Airplane WiFi poses risks from fake hotspots, emphasizing VPN use and network verification for safety midair.

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Pill Supplement Scams on Social Media Platforms

Scammers target vulnerable individuals through pill supplement scams on social media platforms, such as Meta's platform, using AI-generated content and deep fakes to promote fake health products. By hyper-targeting victims in various languages and regions, scammers aim to evade detection and appeal to wider audiences, preying on medically or financially vulnerable individuals.

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