{"id":644,"date":"2026-07-02T11:59:24","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T11:59:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yu-ki.org\/?p=644"},"modified":"2026-07-08T06:46:42","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T06:46:42","slug":"betruegerische-rechnungen-und-abmahnungen-erkennen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yu-ki.org\/en\/2026\/07\/02\/betruegerische-rechnungen-und-abmahnungen-erkennen\/","title":{"rendered":"Recognizing fraudulent invoices and warning letters"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Shock in your inbox: Is this bill real?<\/h2>\n

Imagine you receive an email or a letter. Someone writes: \"You have an outstanding invoice! Pay 500 Euros immediately, or the police or a collection agency will come!\"<\/p>\n

\"Oh no, did I do something wrong? Do I really have to pay this? I'm afraid of a penalty!\"<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Don't panic! This is a very common trap. Scammers send thousands of fake invoices and warnings every day. They deliberately want to scare you into sending money quickly. We'll show you how to spot these lies immediately with the help of AI.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The Solution: AI as Your Fraud Detective<\/h2>\n

An Artificial Intelligence (AI) is very good at detecting fraud (scam or phishing). It knows the criminals' tricks. You show the AI the text of the email. The AI then looks for typical warning signs and tells you if you can simply delete the message.<\/p>\n

Step-by-step guide<\/h2>\n
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  1. Click nothing:<\/strong> In no case click on a link in the malicious email! Also, do not open any pictures or attachments (PDFs).<\/li>\n
  2. Copy text:<\/strong> Only mark and copy the pure text of the message.<\/li>\n
  3. Open AI<\/strong> Go to an AI tool like ChatGPT.<\/li>\n
  4. Use the command:<\/strong> Copy the command from the dark box below and insert your text into the parentheses [ ]<\/strong> one<\/li>\n
  5. Read result:<\/strong> Have the AI check the text and follow its reliable tips.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n
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    \ud83d\udcbb Your Copy Prompt (The Command)<\/h3>\n

    Copy this text completely:<\/em><\/p>\n

    I received a bill or a warning letter. I'm worried it might be a scam. \n\nHere is the text I received:\n[Paste the copied text of the email or letter here]\n\nPlease read the text and respond using very simple language:\n1. Check for a scam: Are there any typical warning signs of a scam in this text?\n2. Is this sender known to be fake?\n3. Give me safe next steps: What exactly should I do now (e.g., ignore it, delete it)?<\/code><\/pre>\n
    \nWhat do the brackets [ ] mean?<\/summary>\n
    Delete the parentheses. Insert the text the scammers sent you there. But be sure to delete your own name from the text first!<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n
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    Checklist: Warning Signs You Need to Know<\/h2>\n
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    \u26a0\ufe0f Important notice:<\/strong> Even AI makes mistakes sometimes. Protect your data!<\/p>\n