Artificial intelligence is making scams faster, cheaper, and far more convincing. For the first time, the FBI’s annual Internet Crime Report tracked AI-related fraud separately, recording more than 22,000 complaints and nearly $900 million in reported losses in 2025 alone. Meanwhile, overall cybercrime losses climbed to a record $20.9 billion, with adults over 60 suffering the greatest financial losses of any age group. Criminals are increasingly using AI to clone voices, impersonate trusted organizations, and create highly convincing fake websites and messages.
“Simply being aware is no longer sufficient protection,” cybersecurity researchers at Kaspersky warned in a recent study, noting that AI-powered scams are becoming sophisticated enough to deceive even cautious consumers. Whether you’re managing family finances, shopping online, or simply answering your phone, these are six of the fastest-growing scams every woman should know how to recognize.
