How to Avoid Fake Phone Number Scams in AI Overviews
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Summary
As AI technology becomes more widely used, hackers are finding new ways to exploit it for malicious purposes.
One recent scam involves hackers manipulating AI search engines to display fake phone numbers for customer support purposes.
Users often unwittingly trust AI-generated summaries and are therefore likely to call these numbers, leaving them vulnerable to scams.
To avoid falling prey to this type of exploit, it is advisable never to call phone numbers from AI summaries and always visit companies’ websites directly instead.
It is also recommended to disable AI search and instead use traditional search engines, and if using AI-generated summaries, never provide personal information when making calls.
It is crucial to stay vigilant and not trust AI technology unconditionally, as hackers are constantly developing new ways to exploit it.
