Highly convincing AI-powered scams are on the rise, posing a growing threat. These sophisticated fraudulent messages, often disguised as urgent Geek Squad subscription renewals from Best Buy, aim to trick people into revealing personal or financial details. Sergeant John Quarless from the Financial Crimes Division warns that scammers seek credit card or personal information, exploiting readily available online data for personalized attacks. Once obtained, this information can lead to swift fund draining, with older individuals often experiencing significant financial losses. Brian Fischer advises caution, suggesting to slow down and verify all requests for information by contacting the business directly.

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