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The AI Scam Library 8 scams to know now.
By Jake Geise, founder of VUYSE · Updated October 2026
Older Americans reported losing $7.7 billion to fraud and cybercrime in 2025, according to the FBI. AI is making the tricks more convincing: cloned voices, fake videos, perfect-looking messages. Here are 8 common ones, how to spot each one, and the one move that stops it.
The AI voice cloning scamA call from a grandchild in trouble, in their real voice? Scammers clone voices with AI. Here are the warning signs and what to do.Deepfake investment videosA famous face promising guaranteed returns is likely a deepfake. How AI fake videos sell investment scams, the warning signs, and where to report.The “wrong number” text scamA friendly “wrong number” text can turn into a romance or crypto investment scam. How it works, the warning signs, and what to do.Fake tech support pop-upsA pop-up telling you to call a number is a scam. How fake tech support pop-ups and calls work, and what to do if you called.Government impostor scamsSocial Security, the IRS and Medicare never threaten you or demand gift cards. How government impostor scams work and where to report them.The fake bank fraud callYour bank will never ask you to move money to protect it or to share a code. How fake bank fraud calls work, and what to do.Fake delivery texts and fake stores“Your package can’t be delivered” texts and too-good-to-be-true stores are top scams. How to spot them and what to do if you clicked.AI trading bot scams“Let our AI grow your savings” is a classic setup. How AI trading bot and crypto investment scams work, the red flags, and where to report.
The one rule that stops most of them
When in doubt, treat it as fake until you’ve checked it yourself. Hang up, don’t click, and contact the person or company on a number or website you already know. Real companies and agencies don’t rush you, ask for secrecy, or want gift cards or crypto.
Need help? Call the National Elder Fraud Hotline at 1-833-372-8311 (1-833-FRAUD-11), or the free AARP Fraud Watch Network Helpline at 877-908-3360.
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