On Friday night’s episode of Dr Phil Primetime, the spotlight is on the dangers of online romance scams, a prevalent issue that has cost people billions of dollars. According to statistics from the Federal Trade Commission, losses due to romance scams amounted to a staggering 1.14 billion dollars in 2023 alone.
“Download: Danger” looks at the sophisticated tactics employed by scammers, who are now utilizing Artificial Intelligence and crypto currency to deceive and exploit unsuspecting individuals. Even those who consider themselves tech-savvy and cautious can fall prey to these schemes, as the story of Lucy demonstrates.
Lucy shares her experience of becoming entangled in a troubling online relationship with someone she knew as “Kane.” Unbeknownst to her, scammers had brought a stolen identity to life using AI, preying on her trusting nature and leading her down a path of potential financial ruin.
Dr Phil Primetime: Download: Danger airs Friday, October 18, 2024, at 8:00 PM on Merit Street Media.