Digital Marketing ExpertThe smartest tool I use daily almost made me fall for a scam.
And it wasn’t even trying to.
Smart tools don’t replace common sense, they test it.
(Stay with me, this might save you a headache later.👇)
A few days ago, I watched a video from OpenAI Academy called “Using ChatGPT to Spot Scams.”
Halfway through, I froze.
Because I realized how often I research topics on ChatGPT…
…and how I casually click on the sources it suggests.
No hesitation. Just, click.
Here’s what I didn’t know back then 👇
1️⃣ Not every link ChatGPT shares is verified or safe.
2️⃣ Some can be outdated, broken, or fake.
3️⃣ Scammers can create look-alike URLs that mimic real ones.
And that’s terrifying if you’re not a techie (like me).
It hit me hard:
AI doesn’t make us immune to scams.
It just makes scams smarter. 🤯
We trust what looks professional, and scammers know it.
AI can make our research faster.
But our safety still depends on us.
If something feels “too legit,” pause before you click.
Stay curious. But stay cautious. ❤️
Next time ChatGPT suggests a source, remember:
Not every helpful link is a harmless one.
So here’s my new rule before clicking any AI-suggested link:
💡 Take 10 seconds to check if it’s safe first.
A few free tools that help 👇
🔗 https://urlscan.io
🔗 http://www.virustotal.com
🔗 https://www.phishtank.com/
🔗 https://scanurl.me/
Here is the resource i was watching. It might be helpful to someone.
