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EDMONTON — Alberta RCMP are warning residents about a rise in scams using artificial intelligence as part of a provincewide fraud prevention campaign this month.
Police say AI is increasingly being used to make scams more convincing, including voice cloning, deepfake videos and phishing messages written to appear personal and legitimate.
Other tactics include fake investment advisors, AI-generated job interviews, romance scams using chatbots and fraudulent online marketplace listings.
“AI-generated content can look flawless, feel personal, and reach anyone,” said Cpl. Sean Milne with the RCMP’s provincial financial crime team. “The more we learn to spot the subtle warning signs, the harder it becomes for scammers to turn powerful tools into targeted traps.”
The warning is part of Fraud Prevention Month, led by the Alberta Community Crime Prevention Association, which aims to raise awareness about the impact of fraud on communities.
RCMP are encouraging Albertans to learn how to identify AI-generated content and understand how scammers use the technology.
Anyone who suspects they are being targeted is advised to consult federal resources on common scams and report incidents to local police and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.
Officials also recommend contacting financial institutions if personal or financial information may have been compromised.
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