In the ever-evolving battle against online scams, a new player has emerged: artificial intelligence. Imagine a world where the hunters become the hunted, where sophisticated algorithms turn the tables on scammers.
Let’s take a close look at the details.
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Note: We haven’t personally tested this AI tool yet, so its effectiveness and usefulness remain unknown to us at this time.
Netsafe has launched a new AI tool called “ReScam” that allows you to scam the scammers.
Here’s how it works: When you receive an email from a scammer, forward it to me@rescam.org. ReScam takes over from there, generating a fake identity and using OpenAI’s ChatGPT to initiate an ongoing conversation with the scammer.
This tactic aims to waste as much of the scammer’s time as possible. By keeping them engaged in futile exchanges with fictional victims, ReScam reduces the opportunity for them to deceive real people.
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According to a report by NZ Herald, Netsafe only records your email address and no other personal data. When ReScam initiates a conversation with scammers using a fake account, it does not disclose your email or any other personal information to the scammers.
Netsafe CEO Brent Carey explains that the company has spent over a year training their new AI-based model, conducting trials with friends and family. He highlights that the system incorporates multiple personalities and continuously expands its vocabulary.
Carey asserts that scammers have no way of identifying that they are interacting with Netsafe’s specialised intelligence system designed for baiting scams.
Note: We haven’t personally tested the ReScam AI tool yet, so its effectiveness and usefulness remain unknown to us at this time. However, in my opinion, the ReScam AI tool represents a creative and proactive approach to combatting online scams.
