AI Scam Recovery Guide

Scammed by an AI?
You're Not Alone.

AI-powered scams are the fastest-growing fraud category. Voice cloning, deepfake video, romance chatbots, and fake investment platforms stole billions last year. This is where you start to fight back.

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$12.5B

Lost to fraud in 2023
Source: FTC

3×

Increase in AI-assisted scams
Since 2022

65%

Of victims didn't realize it was a scam
Until after the money was gone

Know What You're Up Against

Most Common AI Scams

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Voice Cloning Scams

Criminals clone a family member's voice to demand emergency money — sounding exactly like someone you trust.

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AI Romance Scams

Chatbots that build weeks of fake relationships before requesting money, gifts, or personal information.

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Fake Investment Platforms

AI-generated trading bots and crypto platforms that show fake profits — then vanish with your deposit.

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Deepfake Impersonation

Fake video of public figures or executives used to steal money, data, or trick employees into wire transfers.

Act Immediately

Recovery Steps

Speed matters. The faster you act, the better your chances of limiting the damage.

1

Stop all contact with the scammer immediately

Block them on every platform. Do not respond to further messages, even if they claim they can recover your money.
2

Document everything

Screenshots, transaction IDs, chat logs, email headers, phone numbers, usernames — save it all before it disappears.
3

Report to authorities

File a report with the FTC (reportfraud.ftc.gov), the FBI's IC3 (ic3.gov), and your bank. Each report adds to the investigative record.
4

Contact your bank or credit card company

Request a dispute or transaction freeze immediately. Ask about chargeback options. Time is critical — most windows are 60–120 days.
5

File a complaint with your state attorney general

State AGs have consumer protection divisions specifically for fraud. Local complaints can trigger investigations that federal reports alone may not.