AI tools linked to larger scams and heightened family identity-theft risks

A cited estimate said phishing email open rates rose from about 12% to roughly 60% in the AI era. The figure was not accompanied by a source or methodology.

The assessment also said the average size of some scams had grown from a few thousand dollars to about $25,000. Criminals are using AI tools for deepfakes and identity theft, while data on the dark web can serve as a basis for later attacks against families.

Children’s heavy device use and greater likelihood of posting personal information online were identified as an additional family risk.