Beware of uptick in AI-generated travel scams [Video]

SALT LAKE CITY — Booking.com is warning travelers of a 900% increase in scams. BBC reported that the uptick has been attributed to artificial intelligence.

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According to ABC News, AI can make extremely convincing emails, leading victims to click on links and send money to scammers when they think they’re actually booking a trip.

Additionally, AI is being used to write fake reviews and travel guides.

Some victims have reported ordering travel guidebooks on Amazon, thinking they were getting quality information. When the book arrives, they learned they had purchased a book full of AI-generated information.

The ABC News report said the content is becoming harder to spot. It can generate images and text that appear to be more real than older types of phishing content.