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AI fraud risks are rising in California. Here's how to spot scams
Summary by The Galveston Editorial Desk James Ward, USA TODAY NETWORK , as published by Galveston County Daily News
· August 14, 2026
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California consumers are being targeted by a new generation of scams powered by artificial intelligence.
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