ChatGPT helps San Jose woman avoid million-dollar crypto scam
A San Jose resident was deceived by a virtual romantic acquaintance over nearly a year, investing around one million dollars in fake cryptocurrency projects. When the scammer demanded an additional million to “unlock” her account, she consulted ChatGPT and received a direct warning about this common fraud scheme.
Source ABC
Thanks to the timely intervention of artificial intelligence, the woman cut off contact with the scammer. Police later discovered that the funds had been transferred abroad and have since launched an investigation. This case highlights how technology can play a crucial role in combating emerging types of fraud.
Continued efforts to fight cryptocurrency scams will require increased public awareness and further development of AI tools to detect risks early.
