Pillar Guides
Deep, evergreen guides on AI deception and scams
Every guide is built as a definitive reference, with verified examples, FAQs, and links to the news and blog posts that fall under it.
- AI Trust & Verification•14 min read
What Are AI Hallucinations, and How Do You Spot Them?
An AI hallucination is content a language model invents that looks factual but isn't. This guide explains why they happen, shows real-world examples, and walks through exactly how to verify AI output before you act on it.
Read the guide - AI Personas•13 min read
How AI Personas Scam You on Social Media
AI personas are fake humans built with image generators, language models, and video tools, scamming people at industrial scale. The six most common scam patterns, ten visual and behavioral tells, and how to verify any profile in 60 seconds.
Read the guide - Pig Butchering•18 min read
The Complete Guide to Pig Butchering Scams
Pig butchering is the most lucrative scam in the world, with tens of billions stolen annually. This is the complete guide: what it is, how it unfolds week by week, where it comes from, and how to stop one before it takes your savings.
Read the guide - Pet Safety•11 min read
What to Do the First Hour After Your Pet Goes Missing
The first hour after your pet disappears is the most important. What to do in the first 15 minutes, the next 45 minutes, how to post safely online, and the AI scam you need to know about before you share a photo.
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