Summary
A survey by Malwarebytes found that Gen Z and millennials are most at risk of falling for AI-driven scams. Scammers use technologies like AI to create convincing schemes, such as fake voices and deepfakes, to trick people into giving away money or information.
Key Facts
- Gen Z and millennials are the primary targets of AI-based scams.
- 70% of fraud victims in the survey were from these two age groups.
- In 2024, consumers reported losses of over $12.5 billion to fraud.
- 58% of Gen Z respondents said they've been targeted by scams, with 28% becoming victims.
- 65% of those who fell for extortion scams were male.
- Scammers often use AI to create fake voices and videos for more believable tricks.
- Younger generations' extensive use of smartphones makes them more vulnerable to online scams.
