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More Americans hit with cyber scams as AI fuels fraud, report finds

Oct 1, 2026, 6:51 PM CDT

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More people are being targeted by cyber scams as criminals utilize AI, according to Consumer Reports. CBS News' Megan Cerullo has the details.

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The article does not provide specific statistics, dates, examples of AI‑driven scams, or direct excerpts from the Consumer Reports study, making it impossible to assess the scope or significance of the claim.

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Understanding the extent of AI‑enabled fraud would require data on the increase in scam incidents, types of AI tools used, and how Consumer Reports measured the trend.

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The piece presents the claim as a factual report but lacks supporting evidence, blurring the line between reporting and unsubstantiated assertion.