The Digital Press

AI is enabling cybercriminals to launch sophisticated scams in minutes, drastically lowering barriers for entry even for inexperienced fraudsters. Microsoft warns that deepfakes, fake websites, and AI-generated phishing campaigns are becoming more common and convincing.

Why it matters: AI accelerates scam creation, increasing the volume and complexity of cyber fraud targeting everyday users.

The big picture: Generative AI tools like ChatGPT and Midjourney empower scammers to mimic legitimate businesses and manipulate social proof at scale.

The stakes: Users risk losing personal and financial data if they fall for AI-enhanced phishing, especially via unsolicited messages and fake endorsements.

Commenters say: Many express concern over AI making scams more believable and fear voice deepfakes could deceive even close family members.