AI Scams and Deepfakes: Spotting What’s Real Online

Info Session with Dr. Lisa McKee, Bellevue University, Nebraska & the Study and Exchange Advisory Service at the Carl-Schurz-Haus | As part of EducationUSA

Artificial Intelligence is no longer futuristic—it’s part of your everyday life. From maps that reroute traffic to voice assistants that answer questions instantly, AI powers the tools we rely on daily. But while AI makes life more convenient, it’s also giving scammers powerful new ways to deceive.
Criminals are now using AI to create convincing deepfake videos, clone voices, write highly personalized phishing emails, and run sophisticated romance scams. These scams don’t look suspicious. They look real. And that’s exactly the problem.

Join Dr. Lisa McKee for a timely, eye-opening webinar designed specifically for everyday people—no technical background required. In clear, plain language, she will break down how AI-powered scams work and what you can do to protect yourself and your family.

In this session, you will:

• Recognize the red flags of AI-powered scams
• Understand how deepfake videos and voice cloning are used in real-world fraud
• Learn how AI-written phishing emails bypass traditional warning signs
• Discover how AI enhances romance and impersonation scams
• Apply simple digital safety habits: Pause. Verify. Protect.