Scams in the Age of AI: What Recovery Looks Like After Digital Fraud ft. Carmel King

In this interview, Carmel King, Partner and Head of Digital Assets at Grant Thornton, discusses the evolving landscape of digital assets, the risks of fraud and scams, and the importance of regulation and swift action. She shares expert insights on how law enforcement and private sector can combat digital asset fraud, the impact of AI, and practical advice for victims.

By Aldo de Pape // March 5, 2026 @ 02:23 PM Make AlphaWire Logo preferred on Google News

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Major trauma, bankruptcy and in some cases even suicide can be the devastating consequences of people who lost a lot by fatally engaging with that one person or organisation who unfortunately did not turn out to be who they claimed to be leaving you with a trail of destruction and disbelief.

It is our sincere hope that this Episode educates you but also empowers you to speak up if you ever were the victim of a scam.

Hoping that your voice forever lifts the blame from the victim and places it on the perpetrator, allowing you to get rid of  unnecessary feelings of guilt from you whilst at the same time helps others to fall into the same potential trap.

You can read more about Carmel and how she can help others here: https://www.grantthornton.co.uk/people/carmel-king/

If you believe you are based in the UK and are the victim of a cyber crime you can report it to the police here: https://www.reportfraud.police.uk

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Aldo de Pape

Aldo de Pape is a British-Belgian entrepreneur, author, and host of Pulse by AlphaWire. As CEO of Genomes.io and founder of TeachPitch, he explores how AI, science, and innovation are transforming society. Recognised by Forbes as one of the 13 digital leaders driving education forward, Aldo regularly interviews pioneers shaping the future of science and education.

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