Ep 05: SMS Phishing Attacks, Facebook Scams, & AI Generated Voices

In episode 5, Anne and Ryan talk about the rise of SMS messages pretending to be your bank, more Facebook scams, and a sad story about AI generated voice. ⭐️ Get the Free 50-Point Personal Security Checklist 👉 https://happypathmedia.com/50-point-p... Check out our Newsletter here ➡️ https://happypathmedia.com/newsletter ============================= 📒 Things we talk about in this episode 📒 ============================= 💸 How Facebook Marketplace Fraudsters steal your deposit via Venmo and disappear. 💬 The FTC report that SMS messages pretending to be your bank results in hundreds of millions of dollars lost for Americans. 👥 More FB hacks where friends are lured into clicking malicious links. 📱 A sad story about a mother convinced her son was in trouble, but it was an AI produced copy of his voice created by scammers. ============================= 📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒 ============================= 💬 New FTC Data Analysis Shows Bank Impersonation is Most-Reported Text Message Scam https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/... 👥 Urgent warning to Facebook users over 'I can't believe he's gone' scam that tricks you into downloading malware - here's what to look out for https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencete... 📱 'Where is My Son?' Scammers Using AI Put Bay Area Family Through Terrifying Ordeal https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/a... ============================= ⚡️ Subscribe and Listen to The HappyPath Media Podcast HERE: ============================= Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-happypath-media-show/id1724601451 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1euaEhpHrGWWuVxHZBzlDj Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a136024b-2101-445b-8ad3-96d97c16a551/the-happypath-media-show ============================= Our mission here at HappyPath Media is to demystify cybersecurity for non-tech audiences, focusing on empowering you with clear, engaging education. Connect with HappyPath Media on Social Media https://happypathmedia.com 👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happypathmedia/ 👉 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/happypathmedia/ 👉 X: https://x.com/happypathmedia 👉 Subscribe to HappyPath Media YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/@HappyPathMedia