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How forensic linguists use grammar, syntax and vocabulary to help crack cold cases.
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Justin Salhani, The Dial, 19 Dec. 2024
That’s right - fraudsters have AI tools that can mimic your voice, perfect your grammar, and scam your grandmother before breakfast.
—Kjartan Rist, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Scammers often make typos or use poor grammar when communicating, so always double-check.
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Some have posted photos of clunky grammar, factual mistakes on dates, and spelling errors in the lyrics of famous Swift songs.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
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Justin Salhani, The Dial, 19 Dec. 2024
That’s right - fraudsters have AI tools that can mimic your voice, perfect your grammar, and scam your grandmother before breakfast.
—Kjartan Rist, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Scammers often make typos or use poor grammar when communicating, so always double-check.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 16 Dec. 2024
Some have posted photos of clunky grammar, factual mistakes on dates, and spelling errors in the lyrics of famous Swift songs.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Grammar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grammar. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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