Hawaii residents lost more than $106 million to online scams last year, more than double the previous year, making Hawaii the 5th highest state in the nation for scam-related losses per 100,000 residents. As reported by Hawaii News Now and highlighted by the FBI, artificial intelligence is making scams more difficult to detect by enabling criminals to create convincing voice clones, deepfake videos, realistic emails, and fake online identities. These sophisticated tactics are being used in investment fraud, impersonation scams, phishing attacks, and family emergency scams that target both individuals and businesses. The FBI urges residents to slow down, verify unexpected requests for money or personal information, and remain skeptical of urgent messages, even when they appear to come from trusted sources. Staying informed and sharing scam awareness with friends and family can help protect Hawaii’s communities from becoming the next victims of cybercrime.
Learn more and avoid being the next victim:
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/06/05/fbi-warn-ai-making-it-harder-detect-scams/
