Welcome to the golden age of scamming… Last month, the IRS reported that financial crimes in 2025 totaled $10.6 billion. That’s a 15.7% increase from 2024. And it only accounts for fraud the IRS knows about.
The reason isn’t hard to spot. Today, it’s trivially easy to create convincing “deepfakes” using artificial intelligence (“AI”). Images, voices, and even real-time video can be faked with alarming accuracy.
But today, there are a few simple steps you can take to protect yourself and your family from the “deepfake future.” And for investors paying attention, this breakdown in trust is creating clear, investable opportunities.
This post originally appeared at DailyWealth.