AI Program Daisy to Combat Phone Scams

British phone company O2 has launched an AI program named Daisy to combat phone scams. Daisy engages with scammers, keeping them on the line for up to 40 minutes by chatting about her kitten and refusing to follow their instructions.

Avoiding Scam Calls

The article discusses tips on avoiding scam calls, including not answering unknown numbers, recognizing common scam tactics, and being cautious even with familiar caller IDs. It also emphasizes the importance of not engaging with scammers and verifying information independently.

Cartel Jalisco New Generation Call Center Scam

Cartel Jalisco New Generation runs call centers targeting U.S. citizens to scam them out of millions, with one case linked to the murder of a U.S. citizen. Victims wire as much as $288 million to cartel scammers. CJNG gunmen kidnapped and killed employees, including a U.S. citizen. Phone scams in Mexico are common as authorities rarely investigate or prosecute them.