If It Looks Real and Sounds Real… It Might Still Be a Scam

If It Looks Real and Sounds Real… It Might Still Be a Scam

18:02 Feb 18, 2026
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AI Scams: Protecting Your Family In this episode of The Secure Family Podcast, Andy discusses how artificial intelligence is being used by scammers to target unsuspecting individuals and families. The episode details a recent scam in which AI-generated images were used to trick a couple into believing their lost dog needed emergency surgery. Andy explains the advanced techniques being used, such as AI-generated voices and personalized messages, and provides practical steps to verify emergencies, protect digital data, and educate elderly family members about these threats. The episode underscores the importance of being skeptical and maintaining digital privacy in an era where AI scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated and hard to detect. Take control of your data with DeleteMe. Because they sponsor the podcast you can get 20% off a privacy plan from DeleteMe with promo code: DAD. Connect ? Subscribe to The Secure Dad emails ? Follow The Secure Dad on Instagram ? Subscribe to The Secure Dad on YouTube ?? Visit The Secure Dad Website 00:00 Welcome to The Secure Family Podcast 00:45 The Rise of AI in Scams 01:07 Privacy Concerns and Data Brokers 02:11 AI-Generated Scams: Real-Life Examples 06:33 Voice Cloning and Virtual Kidnappings 09:41 Protecting Yourself from AI Scams 16:48 Conclusion and Upcoming Content The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this
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