Staying safe online in 2024 is becoming increasingly difficult, with more and more scams being used to steal identities, money, and even hearts. Deepfakes created with artificial intelligence will make it even easier for identity theft to occur.
Attorney General Austin Knudsen is reminding Montanans to be aware of common scams, which tend to increase during the holiday season, as they begin Christmas shopping.
While the number of catfishing victims has increased more than 50 percent nationally over the past three years, Montanans are falling for the scam less than most U.S. states.
The Better Business Bureau put out a list of common scams that we see this time of year and one of them seems pretty easy to fall for: fake job postings.