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Podcast: Closer Look
Episode: CLOSER LOOK: How scammers are using AI to rip you off
Description: Back in June, police in Barrie issued what has become an all-too-common warning: beware of fraudsters.But this particular story was especially shocking. A local senior had fallen victim to an elaborate scam that ended when he handed over $725,000 worth of gold bars to a stranger in his driveway.“The reality is, sadly, this gold will never be seen again and the dollar value it represents can never be recovered,” police said in a news release.If it feels like fraud cases are on the rise, you’re right. The Canadi...