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9 in 10 Americans have encountered a cyber scam, report finds
Original: 9 in 10 Americans have encountered a cyber scam as AI fuels fraud, Consumer Reports finds
A new Consumer Reports survey finds that roughly nine in ten Americans have encountered an online scam or cyber fraud attempt, with artificial intelligence playing a growing role in making scams more convincing and widespread. The findings highlight rising public exposure to phishing, fake identities and AI-generated fraud, prompting renewed calls for consumer awareness and stronger protections.
Why now: New survey data showing near-universal exposure to scams, amplified by AI-driven fraud, is prompting widespread coverage and concern.
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- 9 in 10 Americans have encountered a cyber scam as AI fuels fraud, Consumer Reports finds · CBS News
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