Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Scams are nothing new—fraud has existed as long as human greed, but what changes are the tools. Scammers thrive on exploiting vulnerable, uninformed users, and they adapt to whatever technologies or trends dominate the moment. In 2025, that means AI, cryptocurrencies and stolen personal data are their weapons of choice. And, as always, the duty, fear and hope of their targets provide openings. Today, duty often means follo