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AI creates heartwarming messages for Valentine’s Day and White Day! ? McAfee investigation reveals sophisticated romance scams using AI
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Press release: February 14, 2024
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AI creates heartwarming messages for Valentine’s Day and White Day! ? McAfee investigation reveals sophisticated romance scams using AI *Of the seven countries surveyed, Japan has the least number of people using AI for online love and marriage hunting through social media and matching apps ~ 45% of men in the US and 19% of men in Japan send love messages I answered that I want the AI to write ~*
McAfee, Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo), a world leader in online security measures, is focusing on the role that AI (artificial intelligence) tools play in online love and marriage hunting, and the increasing number of cases of catfishing (other people’s attacks). We are pleased to announce the results of our research into the impact of romance scams and romance scams.
The survey revealed that 45% of American men will use AI to write a love message this Valentine’s Day, indicating that AI tools are increasingly being used for romantic purposes. On the other hand, the response from Japanese men was 19%, indicating that Japanese people tend to be conservative when it comes to the use of AI in love and online dating.
In McAfee’s second “Modern Love” survey, which surveyed 7,000 people from seven countries around the world, approximately one in four Americans (23%) were , said they use AI tools to create photos and other content when dating online. In contrast, 64% of people in the US and 57% of people in Japan distrust romantic candidates who use AI-generated images or profiles. Furthermore, 31% of people in the US (6% in Japan) said their potential online partner turned out to be a scammer, highlighting the rise in romance scams. Ta.
In the US, 69% of people said that a love message written by an AI received a better response from the other person than if they wrote it themselves. (39% in Japan) While message senders are positive about the use of AI, 57% of Americans said they would be hurt/offended if they found out that a love message was written by an AI. . (47% in Japan)
Steve Grobman, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of McAfee, LLC (Headquarters: California, USA)
Grobman) says:
“While the possibilities of AI are endless, there are also potential dangers. For people who are embarrassed to have a conversation, don’t have time to craft the perfect message, or want to improve their photos, AI can be used online It brings all the joys of love. However, we know that cybercriminals are also taking advantage of AI. With more people looking for love online in the lead-up to Valentine’s Day and White Day, scammers are McAfee uses AI to impersonate romantic partners in an attempt to steal financial and personal information. McAfee balances romantic aspirations with a healthy dose of skepticism and warns people about privacy before sharing personal information online. We encourage you to use appropriate tools to protect your identity and personal information.”
*It’s hard to tell if it’s true love or a scam*
Online dating is pervasive in the United States, with 58% of Americans (22% of Japanese) saying they use or have used dating websites, apps, or social media to find love. ” is the answer. However, the rise of AI tools is complicating online relationships. By leveraging powerful AI tools, romance scammers can craft convincing messages and realistic profile images to fool people looking for love online. Half of Japanese people say they are unable to distinguish between love messages created by AI.
People looking for love are vulnerable to scams, and scammers take advantage of this vulnerability by using sophisticated techniques to lure victims over long periods of time in order to steal money from them. 57% of Americans say they’ve been asked to send money
immediately after meeting a new partner, and 30% of them say they’ve been asked to send more than 150,000 yen ($1,000). 23% of Japanese respondents said they had encountered a romance scam where they were asked to pay money, and 29% of them said they had been asked to remit more than 150,000 yen.
The McAfee Labs team is warning people that Valentine’s Day romance scams are on the rise based on global data. This includes
Valentine-related malware campaigns (25% spike), malicious URL embeds (300% increase), and romance scam emails (400% increase), with the majority focused on Valentine’s shopping and gifts. The number is on the rise as Valentine’s Day approaches.
*In modern online dating, it is important to research the other person* Online dating data (US):
– 38% of respondents said they have done a reverse image search for the profile photo of someone they met on social media or a dating site. (9% in Japan)
・60% say they use social media to find information about potential partners. (Japan 22%)
・As a result of the search, 35% (7% in Japan) answered that their “favorability toward the other person has increased,” and 23% (5% in Japan) responded that “the likability toward the other party has decreased.”
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13% said they realized they had been scammed by searching (5% in Japan), and 7% said they realized their potential partner had deceived others before. (Japan 3%)
– 11% said they found out their partner was in a relationship with someone else through a search. (Japan 2%)
*Steps to protect yourself from AI-related romance scams*
Defenses against financial and emotional heartbreak:
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Scrutinize the direct messages you receive from romantic partners through dating apps and social media. One way to spot scammers is to look at the consistent AI messages they generate. Messages like this are often generic and lack substance. Additionally, it’s important to be careful not to click on links in messages from people you’ve never met in person.
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Do a reverse image search for the profile photo the other person is using. If your potential lover uses a different name or doesn’t match what they’re saying, there’s a good chance you’re talking to a scammer.
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Never send money or gifts to someone you have never met, even if they send money first. Scammers often send money to their victims to catch them off guard and build trust. Don’t share personal information or account information, even if the other person gives you personal information.
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Talk to someone you trust about your new romantic partner. When you’re full of hope and in high spirits, it’s easy to overlook things that don’t make sense. So pay attention to your friends and family if they’re worried, and slowly build relationships with them.
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Use tools to spot online fraud. McAfee products include McAfee, which provides real-time detection and protection against unprecedented online threats and scams, including text messages, emails, online searches, and dangerous links shared on social media.
It has innovative features such as “Fraud message protection”. Furthermore, McAfee is strengthening its detection of deepfakes and will use AI to combat AI fraud.
*Investigation method*
The survey was conducted in January 2024 by market research company MSI-ACI, which conducted an online survey targeting people aged 18 and over. A total of 7,000 adults completed the survey from seven countries: the US, UK, France, Germany, Australia, India, and Japan.
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