The Scam Defense Guide AI Deep Fakes and Fraud Prevention | Wealth Builders | Ep. 26

Artificial intelligence is making scams more convincing, personalized and difficult to recognize, especially for retirees who may be targeted through phone calls, emails, text messages and even realistic deepfake voices or video. In this episode of Wealth Builders, Anthony Cangemi is joined by cybersecurity guest Adam Ledet to explain how modern scams work and what families can do to protect themselves. They discuss the PROOF method for evaluating suspicious communications, the importance of independent verification, common fraud red flags such as urgency and isolation, and how two-factor authentication can add another layer of account security. Presented by Crescent City Retirement Group, this conversation offers practical, educational steps to help listeners become more aware, prepared and confident when faced with potential fraud. Timestamps: 00:02 - Welcome to Wealth Builders 01:55 - Introducing Cybersecurity Guest Adam Ledet 03:25 - AI Deepfakes and Fraud Prevention 07:49 - Why Scam Messages Are Increasing 09:26 - Understanding AI Deepfakes 10:50 - The PROOF Method for Scam Defense 12:32 - Require a Second Source 13:19 - Observe Inconsistencies 13:44 - Use Outside Verification Only 14:29 - A Real World Antivirus Scam Example 16:41 - Why Anyone Can Fall for a Scam 17:57 - Cybersecurity Versus Fraud Prevention 19:18 - Urgency as a Major Scam Red Flag 20:11 - Why Scammers Try to Isolate Victims 22:04 - Overcoming Embarrassment After Fraud 23:38 - Fraud Reporting and Support Resources 24:43 - How Two-Factor Authentication Helps 27:38 - Staying Alert Without Living in Fear 28:01 - Cybersecurity and Fraud Prevention Workshop 29:29 - Final Takeaways and Closing Call us at 504-828-2171 or visit www.crescentcityretirement.com to schedule your consultation today! #retirement #RetirementPlanning #FinancialPlanning #Investing #PersonalFinance #louisiana #metairie #houma #batonrouge #mandeville #northshore