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Spotting AI scams on WhatsApp

Three signs that the message, voice or video you received was AI-generated, and what to do before you reply.

Voice-cloning and deepfake scams have surged with generative AI. Be wary of urgency ('I need it now'), money requests through informal channels, and oddly compressed audio. Before acting: call back on a number you already trust, agree on a family safe word, and never forward codes you receive by SMS.