This winter's heavy snow has me shoveling every single day.
Meanwhile, news of scam victims never seems to end. With AI, scams have become a sophisticated "business," creating fake videos and voices that look completely natural.
Why do we trust so easily? If we assumed that 90% of the internet is malicious, we wouldn't be so easily deceived. I used to think people should just stay offline, but today, you can't even go to a hospital without needing a smartphone.
The Power of Searching The best way to protect yourself is to search for yourself first.
・Suspicious SNS messages? * Too-good-to-be-true ads? Just type the words into your browser. Search for "[Service Name] suspicious" or "[Content] scam." Take a quick peek at what others are saying before you decide to trust it.
Dealing with Phone Calls If you get a sudden call from the "police" or a "bank," hang up immediately. Don't call back the number that just contacted you. Instead, call the official number you usually use or one found on verified documents. Stay skeptical. It's your best shield. If you're worried, talk to someone you trust or a public helpline.
