November 14th 2024.
Have you heard about Daisy? She's been making quite a buzz lately, and for good reason. At first glance, she might seem like an easy target for scammers - always willing to chat on the phone and share her bank details. But don't be fooled, Daisy is not your typical grandma. In fact, she's not even real.
You see, Daisy's sole purpose in life is to waste criminals' time and make their lives a little harder. And she does it with such finesse that they don't even realize they're being played. She loves nothing more than to chat with crooks about her passion for knitting and her beloved family. And trust me, she can keep them on the line for a whopping 40 minutes at a time. The best part? She never gets tired or runs out of Werther's Originals because, well, she's an AI character created by O2 to scam the scammers.
Daisy has been trained by the infamous Youtube scambaiter, Jim Browning, to interact with scammers in real-time without any help from her creators. She combines various AI models that work together seamlessly to listen and respond to fraudulent calls instantly. This allows her to keep the scammers occupied with her rambling chat, all while gaining valuable information about their tactics. And in the process, she prevents them from reaching their actual victims.
But don't think Daisy was created just for fun. She has a bigger purpose - to raise awareness about the growing fraud epidemic in the UK. Shockingly, one in five people are targeted by scammers every week. And as part of Virgin Media O2's 'Swerve the Scammers' campaign, Daisy is doing her part to put a stop to it. Last year alone, she helped intercept and block over £250 million in suspected fraudulent transactions. That's equivalent to stopping a scam every two minutes!
Influencer and reality TV star, Amy Hart, has also joined forces with Daisy after falling victim to a scam herself. She received a call on the morning of her friend's wedding from someone claiming to be from her bank. Next thing she knew, over £5,000 was drained from her account within minutes. Now, she's using her platform to raise awareness and help others avoid falling into the same trap. She knows firsthand how scary it is to see the lengths scammers will go to for their own gain.
Murray Mackenzie, director of fraud at Virgin Media O2, is proud of Daisy and her role in the fight against scammers. He reminds us that scammers are not to be underestimated, and we must all do our part to stay vigilant. With Daisy's help, they are constantly investing in new technologies to keep their customers safe. But they also urge people to report any suspicious calls or texts to 7726 for free, as scammers are evolving their methods every day.
So, leave the scambaiting to the AI experts like Daisy, and remember to always be cautious when receiving unexpected calls or messages. You never know who might be on the other end of the line.
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