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This powerful free tool is your secret weapon against phone scams

fastcompany.com · 4dShare

I don’t know if you’ve noticed—honestly, I hope you haven’t!—but scams are starting to get scarily sophisticated. And that means they’re tougher and tougher to spot, even for the more savvy land mammals among us. That’s in large part thanks to AI​ and all the ways it’s making it easier than ever to imitate people and create convincing calls that sound like someone official—or even someone specific you know. The best way to stay safe, as always, is to stay a step ahead of the scammers—and make sure you’re always both aware and prepared. The tool I’ve got for you today is a powerful new way to do exactly that. This tip originally appeared in the free Cool Tools newsletter from The Intelligence . Get the next issue in your inbox and get ready to discover all sorts of awesome tech treasures! 5 seconds to simple safety So, first things first: Smartphones have gotten increasingly smart about scanning incoming calls for you and alerting you to anything that seems shady. This is especially tru

First report: This free tool is a doomscrolling escape hatch — fastcompany.com, 5d