AI-powered scams

SharkBot Gets an Upgrade

As seen on Trench TV! Sharkley unboxes SharkBot 9000 version 2, which writes a thousand personal, perfectly spelled messages a minute. Zola keeps interrupting with fact checks, and Octavia shows Bubbles the secret: the message got smarter, but the trick didn't change.

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Today's rule: Smart scam, same tricks.

What kids learn

AI can make scam messages perfect and personal
Check what it asks for: codes, passwords, money, hurry
Not sure? Ask a grown-up

Quiz time

Can you get them all?

What is AI?

A perfect, friendly message asks for your login code. What do you think?

Play the game

🎥 Real or Fake?

AI can make fake videos, pictures and perfect messages. Believe it, or check it?

For parents & teachers

Talk about it together

Explain AI as a computer program that can write and chat; helpful as a tool, but scammers use it too.
Scam messages may now be perfectly written and even mention things your child has posted.
Teach children to check what a message asks for: codes, passwords, money, hurry or secrecy.
Encourage asking a grown-up whenever they're unsure.