Welcome to the age of paranoia as deepfakes and scams abound
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AI-driven fraud is increasing paranoia about online interactions. Professionals now conduct thorough background checks and use verification techniques before engaging with unknown contacts. Digital imposter scams, especially in job-related contexts, have seen reported cases and losses surge since 2020. While verification tactics can be effective, they foster distrust and are time-consuming, raising concerns about long-term solutions to this growing issue.
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