INDIANAPOLIS (CONSUMER REPORTS) — It seems like AI technology is getting better by the day. Scammers know that and are determined to pull a fast one. Whether it’s a bogus call from your bank, a fake email from the IRS, or a phony job listing, more people are losing more money than ever before to scammers, a whopping $12.5 billion! Consumer Reports looks at the scams costing people the most and how you can protect your money and identity.

To reach people beyond the pews, Pastor Alan Beauchamp shares his sermons on social media. But recently, his message was hijacked when his Facebook account got hacked. Scammers stole one of his videos and used AI technology to try to trick his followers into believing he’s promoting cryptocurrency.
The scammers’...