I tested NordVPN's free scam checker against a real threat in my inbox - here's how it did

Can an AI tool successfully detect not just standard scams, but those created with the same technology? I put NordVPN's new offering to the test with advanced recruitment scams filling my inbox.

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ZDNET's key takeaways

• NordVPN's new scam checker tool uses AI to detect suspicious content.
• You'll need more than standalone services to stay safe from scams.
• This is how to spot scams that are becoming more convincing.

Many of us have grown up with online scams, but the ones we encounter now are far removed from fake deposits, lottery wins, or messages from a long-lost relative who wants to bequeath you millions of dollars as an inheritance.

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