Fordel StudiosPSA: How low-tech safeguards can protect you from hi-tech AI scams
What Happened
Job offer scams have increased dramatically over the past few years, with the Federal Trade Commission stating that financial losses suffered by victims increased from $90M in 2020 to half a trillion dollars last year … more…
Fordel's Take
The financial losses cited here—half a trillion dollars—are staggering, and it just proves that nobody trusts the shiny new tech. AI scams are getting slicker, but the fundamental human vulnerability to phishing and social engineering hasn't changed. It's a gross failure of system design, relying on users to spot scams that are intentionally designed to look legitimate.
The point is, don't rely on AI to be your security blanket. Low-tech safeguards—like basic human skepticism, strong 2FA, and clear communication—are still the only reliable defenses. The moment we outsource critical security thinking to a black box algorithm, we're just trading one vulnerability for a more complex, harder-to-spot one.
What To Do
Re-emphasize strong, human-verified security protocols over automated AI solutions.
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