PORT ST. LUCIE — Consumer protection officials are warning residents that scams carried out through online, phone and mail channels are becoming increasingly sophisticated with the use of artificial intelligence.
Local and state agencies say scammers are now able to create convincing messages, documents, emails and even voice calls that appear legitimate, making it more difficult for residents to identify fraud.
The City of Port St. Lucie recently received a report from an individual who was sent a written notice falsely claiming to be from the city and instructing them to wire money to pay an administrative fee. Officials said the letter was not sent by the city and is part of a growing trend of impersonation scams targeting Floridians…