Our tech reporter almost fell for this A.I. scam
Artificial intelligence has made scams hard to spot. Here’s how to protect yourself.
From The Times
June 7, 2026

A.I. is making scams harder to spot. Criminals can build look-alike websites or masquerade as a celebrity or a family member asking for your money.

An illustration shows a person looking at a phone, which shows someone smiling, but behind the person is someone dressed like a thief.

Derek Abella

Here’s how to protect yourself. →

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