Scammers Utilize Snapchat and TikTok Posts in AI Schemes

The rise of social media platforms like Snapchat and TikTok has brought new opportunities for scammers to target unsuspecting victims. These scammers are using artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze users’ posts and create convincing messages to trick them into revealing personal information or sending money.

According to a report by cybersecurity firm Tessian, these AI-powered attacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated. Scammers are able to analyze a user’s posts on social media platforms to learn about their interests and activities, and then create targeted messages that appear to be from friends or family members.

For example, a scammer might use AI to analyze a user’s posts about their love of animals and then create a message from a fake animal charity asking for a donation. Or they might analyze a user’s posts about their recent travels and then create a message from a fake hotel claiming to have lost the user’s reservation and asking for their personal information to re-book it.

These types of scams can be particularly effective because they use personal information to create a sense of trust and familiarity. Users may be more likely to respond to messages that appear to come from someone they know or an organization that shares their interests.

To protect yourself from these types of scams, it’s important to be cautious about the information you share on social media platforms. Limit the amount of personal information you post, and be careful about accepting friend requests or messages from people you don’t know.

It’s also important to be skeptical of messages that ask for personal information or money, even if they appear to come from a trusted source. If you’re unsure about the legitimacy of a message, try contacting the supposed sender through another channel, such as a phone call or email, to verify the request.

As AI technology continues to advance, it’s likely that scammers will find new ways to use it to target victims. By being vigilant and cautious about the information you share online, you can protect yourself from these types of scams and keep your personal information safe.