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Survey: AI financial scams have already reached 2 out of 5 US consumers
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· September 3, 2026
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Key points Over 2 in 5 respondents have encountered or nearly fallen for an AI scam. As a result, nearly 84% of respondents have changed their financial behavior due to these concerns.
A study by Credit One Bank reveals that artificial intelligence scams have affected many consumers. Over 2 in 5 respondents have encountered or nearly fallen for an AI scam. As a result, nearly 84% of respondents have changed their financial behavior due to these concerns.
The most notable change is that over half of respondents no longer answer calls from unknown numbers. Many have also become wary of communications from financial institutions, with nearly 7 in 10 reporting suspicious contacts.
Further details on the study's findings are available from the source, including the impact of AI scams on consumer trust in financial institutions.
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Published: September 3, 2026 ·
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