08/28/2026
AI can now build trust better than a human scammer, and it's already happening.
A new study found that an AI chatbot was more than twice as effective at persuading people to download an app than a real human scammer. 80% of test subjects preferred talking to the bot. And when asked, the AI flat‑out denied being AI.
We break down the findings and how to protect yourself.
🔗 https://www.bayontechgroup.com/blog/ai-scammers-outperform-humans-at-building-trust-and-80-of-victims-preferred-the-bot