The podcast episodes discuss how advancements in AI technology, such as deepfakes and voice mimicry, have made it easier than ever for individuals to impersonate others and steal their identities online.
In the first episode, former con man Frank Abagnale discusses how AI-enabled scams involving fake identities and voice replication can be used to defraud victims, highlighting the need for increased verification and security measures to protect against such crimes. Ex-con man Frank Abagnale on AI scams
The second episode recounts the experience of a victim, Amy, who was stalked and harassed by an online acquaintance who impersonated her across various online platforms, constituting a form of identity theft. S19 E2: (2/5) [Amy] Creeping 'Round My Backstairs