The Municipal Prevention Council of the State Capital of Mainz (KPR) invites all interested citizens to a presentation on Thursday, November 26, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the foyer of the “Stadthaus Große Bleiche” (Große Bleiche 46 / corner of Löwenhofstraße 1, 55116 Mainz, ground floor). The presentation will focus on the new challenges and attempts at manipulation posed by artificial intelligence (AI)—as well as practical tips for greater security in everyday digital life.

Due to AI-generated voice messages as well as manipulated videos and images, it is becoming increasingly difficult these days to immediately recognize attempts at fraud. For example, a “supposed call from a family member with an urgent request for money” can sound deceptively real thanks to AI technology, yet the actual person—whose voice has been “imitated”—never made the call and knows nothing about it…

Even the faces of celebrities are being misused in this context for fraudulent schemes, for example, to advertise investments or other products. The fake videos and images, featuring sequences that are deceptively realistic, are nearly impossible to detect—and the familiar face gives the impression of a legitimate offer. The financial and emotional damage to those affected can be enormous in some cases.

But how exactly do these new scams work? And how can we effectively protect ourselves and those around us from them? Speaker Florian Süß from the “Media Education Unit” at the Ingelheim Continuing Education Center will shed light on the current risks in his presentation and provide practical insights into how AI-powered fraud schemes operate. 

Following the presentation, there will be ample time for questions and an open discussion.

Speaker: Florian Süß, WBZ Ingelheim 

Date: Thursday, November 26, 2026, 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. 

(Doors open at 1:30 p.m.)

Location: Foyer of the Stadthaus, Große Bleiche 46, 55116 Mainz

The event is free of charge and accessible to people with disabilities.