AI is changing how we communicate and connect online, but it’s also giving scammers new ways to make fraud look and sound real. For foster youth and young adults preparing for independence, knowing how to recognize AI scams is an important life skill. Learn the warning signs, discover simple ways to verify suspicious calls, messages, websites, and job offers, and find out what to do if something goes wrong. You don’t have to be an AI expert to stay safer online: pause, verify, and trust your instincts.