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Keep Yourself Safe from Scams in the Age of AI

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Keep Yourself Safe from Scams in the Age of AI

Gaithersburg Financial Empowerment Center Presentation

“Protect What You’ve Built: Keep Yourself Safe from Scams in the Age of AI”

June 26, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

Benjamin Gaither Center

As technology has advanced, scammers have become increasingly sophisticated. Equipped with Artificial Intelligence, they can convincingly impersonate your loved ones, service providers and legitimate organizations, to steal your personal and financial information. Join representatives from the Maryland Department of Labor’s Office of Financial Regulation and AARP for a presentation on the most common scams in Montgomery County and the protections available to help keep you safe. Refreshments will be provided. The FEC will be on-site to answer financial questions and provide information about free, one-on-one financial counseling services.

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This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement.

 

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Roy Kelley, Retired, Former Associate Broker, RE/MAX Realty Group

Gaithersburg, Maryland  

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Don Baker
Lane Realty - Eatonton, GA
Lake Sinclair Specialist

It's crazy that with a few words AI can capture your voice and make you say anything.

Jun 22, 2025 11:26 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Roy Kelley there seems to be a new scam popping up everyday.

Jun 22, 2025 01:08 PM
Dennis Neal
Exp Realty of Southern California, Inc. - Big Bear Lake, CA
Your Home Sold in 21 Days or We Sell It For Free

Roy, this is an incredibly important topic, especially with the rapid advancements in AI! The Gaithersburg Financial Empowerment Center's presentation sounds like a vital resource for the community. Recognizing how sophisticated scammers have become with AI impersonations is crucial for everyone's safety. Thanks for sharing this timely information!

Jun 22, 2025 03:11 PM
Lew Corcoran
Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA
Expert guidance. Exceptional results.

Thanks so much for sharing this important info, Roy Kelley. It’s eye-opening to see how scammers are getting smarter with AI—definitely a must-read for everyone wanting to stay safe. I appreciate you highlighting these threats and the resources available to protect ourselves! 😊

Jun 22, 2025 03:17 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good evening Roy,

This is incredibly important to understand the scammers utilizing AI. Something new each day is popping up!

Jun 22, 2025 07:48 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Roy. Such an important issue and one that needs to be presented again and again and again.

Jun 23, 2025 04:21 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

This is going to be an important presentation, especially since it is getting more difficult to know what is real and what is not with the future of AI.

Jun 23, 2025 05:44 AM