AI in Action Series - How-to-identify Deep Fakes, Social Engineering and Cyber Crime

Overview:

The key is to shift the focus from technical cybersecurity to situational awareness and decision-making. Accountants already deal with trust, authorization, and financial controls, so framing AI-driven scams as modern versions of fraud attempts works very well. The goal of the session is to allow them to leave thinking, “They want to walk away thinking: “Now I know what to look for, and I know what to do when something feels off.”

Artificial intelligence has dramatically improved the ability of cybercriminals to impersonate real people through convincing emails, voice messages, and even video calls. In this practical and accessible session, participants will learn how AI-generated scams such as deepfakes and social engineering attacks are being used to target financial professionals and organizations. Through real-world examples and interactive exercises, the presentation will show how to recognize common warning signs, understand the psychological tactics scammers use, and apply simple verification habits that prevent costly mistakes. Designed for non-technical professionals, the session focuses on practical awareness and everyday decision-making, giving participants clear strategies they can use immediately to protect themselves, their colleagues, and their organizations from AI-driven fraud. Participants will leave this session thinking “Now I know what to look for, and I know what to do when something feels off.”

Note: This live webinar is part of the AI in Action Series. The registration page you are on is specifically for this individual, standalone session. 

Course Content: 

In this course, you will gain knowledge about the following topics:

• Simple Framing Story  
• Quick Plain-Language Explanation of the Threats 
• Hands-On Exercise: “Real or Fake?”
• Case Study: Deepfake CFO Scam 
• Hands-On Exercise: The “Verification Drill” 
• Case Study: The AI Email That Looked Perfect 
• Deepfake Awareness Demo (Optional) 
• The “Three Questions Rule” 
• Strengthen basic controls
• Protect internal data
• Protect your own digital footprint
• Must-Do Takeaway Checklist

Who Will Benefit: 

This course is ideal for accountants, finance professionals, and business staff who handle approvals, payments, or sensitive information and want simple, practical ways to spot AI‑driven scams and avoid costly mistakes—without needing technical cybersecurity knowledge.