Lately, Ive had way too many calls on my shows from people who have lost thousands (sometimes hundreds of thousands) to scams. These are so cleverly evil, its like Oceans Eleven but starring a dude with three Instagram followers and a ChatGPT subscription.Last chance to enter to win $500 in giveaway.Enter now!You see, were way past scam emails from sketchy Nigerian princes. Todays scams are slick, personalized and powered by scary-good tech like AI voice cloning and deepfakes. And yep, people fall for them every single day.DONT SCAM YOURSELF WITH THE TRICKS HACKERS DONT WANT ME TO SHAREHere are todays scummy front-runners, plus how to protect your cash, pride and sanity:1. The AI voice cloneThis ones horrifying because it sounds like someone you trust. Scammers grab a clip of your childs, spouses, boss voice from social media, podcasts or even your voicemail.Then they call your mom, your grandpa, your partner: "Hi, its me. Im in big trouble. I need money. Dont tell anyone." Its not them. Its AI. And it works because it feels real.Anthony in Los Angeles was deceived by scammers who used AI to replicate his sons voice. Believing his son was in distress, Anthony transferred $25,000 to the fraudsters.If you get a call like this, call or text the person. Try someone they live or work with.IF YOU DONT KNOW ABOUT THESE VIDEO TOOLS, YOURE ALREADY BEHIND2. Your bank accounts frozenYou get a text or call from your "bank," and the number looks legit. They say your account is locked due to suspicious activity and you need to confirm your info.Stop right there. That link? Fake. The person on the phone? Also fake.Charles in Iowa lost over $300,000. Always open your banks app or type the web address in yourself. Never tap the link they send.3. Crypto investment friendThis starts on Instagram, Facebook or LinkedIn. Someone friends you, chats you up, gains your trust, then casually mentions theyre making a fortune in crypto.They even offer to show you how. Suddenly youre handing over money or access to a wallet, and poof, its gone. A couple in Georgia lost $800,000 after falling victim to a cryptocurrency scam. Just because someones friendly doesnt mean theyre honest.Dont fall for a stranger friending you on social media. If youre lonely, volunteer somewhere.THE $40K SCAM THAT ALMOST GOT ME + 3 MORE SPREADING NOW4. Gold bar scamYou get a call from someone claiming to be with the FBI or your banks fraud team. They say your moneys at risk, and you need to withdraw it, convert it into gold bars and turn it over for "safekeeping."A 72-year-old retiree from New Hampshire was scammed into purchasing $3.1 million worth of gold bars and turned it over to the scammer. Yes, it sounds insane, but its happening, and people are losing everything. Come on, you know that real law enforcement doesnt operate this way.5. Vet emergencyA neighbors crying. Your dogs been hit by a car. They rushed your fur baby to the vet and paid the bill. You owe them $1,200. But wait ... your pup is fine, snoring on the couch.Youve been pet-shamed into Venmoing a scammer.If any of this sounds familiar, your gut is whispering danger or youre not sure what might be happening in a situation,reach out to me. Ill help you figure out whats real and whats a scam. Better to ask than get burned. I wont judge you, I promise.Get tech-smarter on your scheduleAward-winning host Kim Komando is your secret weapon for navigating tech.Copyright 2025, WestStar Multimedia Entertainment. All rights reserved.