AI Scams Are Getting Scary: Fraud Expert Reveals How to Protect Yourself

Scams now cost Americans billions every year, and AI is making them harder to spot. Cybersecurity and fraud expert Steve Weisman explains how scammers operate and the simple steps that protect your money and identity. In this interview, Murray Sabrin and Steve Weisman break down AI voice cloning, deepfakes, romance and crypto scams, business email compromise, charity fraud, and the scams targeting seniors. They also cover why law enforcement struggles to stop global scam networks, whether Section 230 needs reform, and exactly what to do if you've been scammed. 🔐 What you'll learn:✅ How to verify if an email, text, or call is legit✅ How AI voice cloning scams work and how to beat them✅ Why seniors are the #1 target and how families can help✅ Red flags for crypto and romance scams✅ The first steps to take if you're scammed "Trust no one when it comes to emails and texts." – Steve Weisman 📌 Resources:Steve Weisman's scam alerts: [scamicide.com]Report fraud (FBI): https://www.ic3.govReport fraud (FTC): https://reportfraud.ftc.gov 👍 If this helps, share it with a parent or grandparent. It could save them thousands.🔔 Subscribe for more expert interviews: https://youtube.com/@murraysabrinpodcast?si=yYK0ykuTS2dPrDF5 ⏱️ CHAPTERS00:00 The Scam Crisis in America02:30 Meet Fraud Expert Steve Weisman04:17 Can Law Enforcement Stop Scammers?05:19 FBI, FTC & Federal Agencies Fighting Fraud06:39 Why Seniors Are Most Vulnerable to Scams07:36 Where Global Scam Operations Are Based10:09 How to Protect Yourself from Scams12:48 How Social Media & AI Fuel Scams14:01 Should Section 230 Be Reformed?16:14 International Crackdown on Scam Networks20:12 Medicare & Social Security Scams Targeting Seniors21:24 AI Voice Cloning & Deepfake Scams23:24 Business Email Compromise (BEC) Scams24:07 How to Secure Your Phone, Computer & Accounts28:41 Fake Charity & Foundation Scams30:06 Should Platforms Be Liable for Scam Ads?30:57 Gas Pump Skimmers & Retail Scams32:39 Steve Weisman's Scam Resources33:30 What to Do If You've Been Scammed34:28 Final Thoughts