ANALYSISFORSUBSCRIBERSSecurity What happened when an AI ‘Mitch Albom’ emailed meNBC News Chief Tech Analyst Joanna Stern shares how she handled scammers who were targeting her with the best-selling author’s persona.Mitch Albom in New York in 2024. Mark Sagliocco / Patrick McMullan via Getty ImagesJune 25, 2026, 12:32 PM EDTBy Joanna SternObviously I should have known: Mitch Albom has better things to do than email me. Just a moment.We are getting your experience ready.