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AI Scams Surge: Victims Face $3,690 Average Loss

11/15/2025

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Story summary

AI-enabled scams are making fraud more effective, contributing to a 2025 average loss of $3,690 per victim.
In 2025, scam-call volumes rose from 2.14 billion to 2.56 billion per month.
60% of participants fell for AI-generated scams.
Black Friday shopping increases vulnerability to these scams.
Experts urge vigilance and reporting of suspicious activity, and they seek stronger protections from U.S. phone companies and regulatory bodies.

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Story summary

AI-enabled scams are making fraud more effective, contributing to a 2025 average loss of $3,690 per victim.
In 2025, scam-call volumes rose from 2.14 billion to 2.56 billion per month.
60% of participants fell for AI-generated scams.
Black Friday shopping increases vulnerability to these scams.
Experts urge vigilance and reporting of suspicious activity, and they seek stronger protections from U.S. phone companies and regulatory bodies.