1. The Urgent Bank Call or Security Alert
Scammers call claiming your banking app is hacked. They will ask you to install “remote access software” (like AnyDesk or TeamViewer) to fix it. Remember: Real banks will never ask you to install third-party apps to protect your funds.
2. AI Voice Cloning and Family Scams
With just a 3-second sample from social media, AI can copy a grandchild’s voice. The caller claims to be in an emergency and asks for instant transfers. Safety Tip: Always hang up and call the family member back on their known number, or set a private family “safe word.”
3. Fake Government or Tax Demands
Demands for immediate payments via gift cards, crypto, or direct transfers are always scams. Government agencies communicate via official post, never via unexpected phone calls demanding crypto.
