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fromDefector
10 hours ago

What I Learned From My Annoyingly Long Correspondence With "Elena Ferrante" | Defector

An AI-generated scam email impersonating Elena Ferrante used phrases from published book descriptions to deceive an author, revealing how AI can convincingly mimic famous writers while containing telltale signs of fabrication upon scrutiny.
fromConsequence
2 months ago

Hackers Stole $5.3 Billion in 2025 by Impersonating Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter: Report

AI-powered scams are hijacking the identities of major artists to steal money from fans, according to a new report (via ). The social media security company Spikerz says platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and X-vital for announcements and fan engagement-are increasingly "high-risk entry points for fraud and brand damage," with AI making impersonations harder to spot and scams more effective.
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fromAxios
3 months ago

Deepfakes are flooding retailers as part of scammers' return fraud operations

AI-powered deepfake voice bots are impersonating customers to exploit customer-service systems and obtain fraudulent refunds; these attacks are increasing in volume and sophistication.
Information security
fromThe Drum
4 months ago

Ad of the Day: Bitdefender turns AI into weapon against scams

Bitdefender uses generative AI to demonstrate how scammers hijack trust and emotions, reframing scams as psychological warfare and reducing victim-blaming.
Digital life
fromZDNET
6 months ago

Scammers are sneaking into Google's AI summaries to steal from you - how to spot them

Scammers exploit AI to deceive individuals seeking customer service numbers.
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fromABC7 Chicago
8 months ago
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'Grey's Anatomy' star Chris Carmack, wife fall victim to online AI scam, now raising awareness

fromABC7 Chicago
8 months ago
Artificial intelligence

'Grey's Anatomy' star Chris Carmack, wife fall victim to online AI scam, now raising awareness

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fromFuturism
9 months ago

Scammers Stole the Website for Emerson College's Student Radio Station and Started Running It as a Zombie AI Site

Scammers exploit expired domains using AI to create misleading content, damaging existing reputable brands.
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