<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>U.S. consumers lost $470 million to scam text messages in 2021, a fourfold increase from 2020, according to the Federal Trade Commission.</li><li>Data privacy expert Murat Kantarcioglu warns that AI technologies could make text scams more convincing and realistic by using publicly available information from social media.</li><li>Scammers may use advanced techniques like incorporating realistic images and synthetic audio to manipulate individuals into falling for scams, Kantarcioglu cautions.</li><li>Proactive measures smartphone users can take include being cautious of unsolicited text messages, avoiding clicking on links, verifying messages from separate trusted channels, and reporting scams to prevent further harm.</li></ul>

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