By skyforbes 
Smart ways to spot and stop online scammers using ChatGPT.
Online scams are getting smarter every day. The messages look real. The people sound convincing. The promises feel genuine.
But here’s the twist, you can now use AI like ChatGPT to expose them before they expose you.
Sounds crazy, right?
Let’s break this down through real stories and smart lessons.
1. The Day a UN Official Tried to Scam a Nurse
Mary, a nurse from Kenya, got an email from what looked like the United Nations recruitment team.
It was beautifully written, official letterhead, email signature, and a job offer worth $120,000 a year.
But there was a catch: she had to pay for a verification certificate before her appointment could be confirmed.
Instead of panicking or replying, Mary copied the entire email and pasted it into ChatGPT with one simple question:
Is this email a scam? Please analyze it.
Within seconds, ChatGPT broke it down-pointing out red flags like:
- Generic greeting (Dear Applicant)