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AI Money Traps: How Scammers Use Tech to Empty Your Wallet
Have you ever gotten a financial tip that sounded so good, you could almost hear a choir of angels singing? Maybe it was a post from a distant cousin on Facebook, who suddenly looks 20 years younger and is standing…
AI Identity Theft Explained: The Scary New Tricks (and the Simple Ways to Outsmart Them)
Here’s the thing about scammers: they’re lazy. They’ve always been lazy. In the past, that meant laughably bad grammar in emails (“Dear Esteemed Sir, kindly send me your Social Securitys”). Now? They’ve outsourced the work to Artificial Intelligence. Which means…
Talking to a Bot or a Scammer? How to Spot the Fakers in a World of AI Chat
The other day, I got a pop-up on a website. “Hello!” it said, chipper as a songbird. “My name is Brenda. How can I help you today?” I needed to know if they shipped to Antarctica, a pressing question for…
Is Your Social Media Reading Your Mind? How AI Shapes What You See Online
Have you ever had a private conversation with your spouse about, say, the urgent need for a flamingo-shaped pool float, only to find your Facebook feed suddenly plastered with ads for every inflatable tropical bird known to man? It’s enough…
The Robots Are Selling Snake Oil: How to Spot AI-Powered Shopping Scams
Stop!! Before you hit “Buy Now” to pick up that knee cream that lets you dunk like LeBron James. Or miracle glasses that claim to see the future. Or a $12 pillow that promises “inner peace.” If a product sounds…
Your Smart Home’s Little Secrets: What AI Devices are Collecting About You (and How to Stop Them)
The other day, I was confiding in my golden retriever, Barnaby, about my creaky knee. Just a private, man-to-dog chat. Barnaby, by the way, is a top-notch listener but gives medical advice that mostly involves more treats and naps. That…
Fact vs. Fiction in the AI Age: Your Guide to Spotting Online Baloney
Have you ever received an email from your cousin Barb that made you spit out your coffee? The one claiming that scientists discovered a species of squirrel in Peru that can yodel the national anthem? And for a moment, just…
When Seeing Isn’t Believing: A Guide to Spotting AI Fakes Online
I saw a picture of my neighbor, Herb, the other day. In it, he was accepting a Nobel Prize for inventing a self-weeding garden hose. He was shaking hands with the King of Sweden, and a bald eagle was perched…
Smart Shopping Savvy Using AI to Find Deals and Shop Securely Online
Online shopping. Ah, the thrill of finding that perfect sweater or a gadgetamajig you didn’t know you needed, all from the comfort of your favorite armchair! It’s like magic, isn’t it? No crowded stores, no parking wars, just pure, unadulterated…
Is That Really My Grandchild? How to Spot AI-Generated Voice Scams on the Phone
The phone rings, and it’s your grandson, Timmy. At least, it sounds exactly like Timmy, except he sounds like he’s calling from inside a wind tunnel during a national kazoo convention. And he’s in trouble. Big trouble. “Grandma? I’m in…
