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FBI warns AI scams stole $20 Billion, verify messages

5/4/2026

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  • The FBI warned that scammers are using artificial intelligence to launch fraud schemes that drove losses above $20 billion in 2023.
  • FBI agents said AI tools let criminals mimic voices, generate emails, and forge documents, making scams harder to detect.
  • Agents described the scammers as operating on a “hit list.”
  • The agency urged consumers to verify unexpected messages even if they seem familiar.