ChatGPT: The New Frontier of Scamming and Fraud
From Catfishing to Chatbots: The Evolution of Online Scams and the Role of ChatGPT in the Game of Deception
Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all — Aristotle
Artificial intelligence has taken the world by storm and transformed our daily interactions in ways that were once only the stuff of science fiction. The rise of conversational AI has been particularly impressive, with bots powered by ChatGPT now cropping up everywhere from customer service to social media. But as with any technological advance, there’s always a dark side. Scammers and fraudsters are now harnessing the power of conversational AI to dupe unsuspecting victims out of their hard-earned cash.
In the world of AI-powered scams, ChatGPT is the star of the show. These bots are so advanced that they can convincingly mimic human conversations, making it almost impossible for victims to detect the deception. As a result, scammers are using ChatGPT to pull off everything from phishing scams to fake investment opportunities.
The tactics employed by these scammers are as varied as they are cunning. They’ll pose as your bank, favourite retailer, or even your dream partner…
