The latest scams you need to be aware of in 2025 WSOC TV [Video]

The new year doesn’t necessarily bring about a shift in scam tactics. In fact, over the years, many scams have slowly evolved as scammers incorporate new technology and play off of the most recent major events.

But there is a general sense that scams and fraud have become increasingly common around the world. The Global Anti-Scam Alliance, or GASA, reports that over $1.03 trillion was lost to scammers in 2024.

Scammers almost always have the same goal—to get people’s personal information or money. Learning about the latest developments will hopefully help to stay one step ahead. Experian shares the latest scams to watch out for in 2025, including AI-powered scams, imposter scams and investment scams.

1. AI Scams

The clearest example of scammers using new technology comes from the explosion of artificial intelligence and, thus, AI-powered scams.

In December 2024, the FBI posted a public service announcementlisting some of the ways that criminals use generative AI to trick victims. The …