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scammers
AI Scammers Outperform Humans in Building Trust, New Study Finds
A new study from four universities tested AI chatbots against human scammers in trust-building phases of pig butchering fraud. The AI outperformed humans, with nearly half of test subjects complying compared to fewer than one in five for humans. The findings highlight the growing threat of AI-powered social engineering, potentially replacing forced-labor workers in Southeast Asian scam operations.
Technology Google Sues Chinese Cybercrime Network Exploiting Gemini AI in Massive Fraud Cam
Google has filed a lawsuit against a Chinese cybercrime network called Outsider Enterprise for using its Gemini AI to perpetrate a massive fraud operation, creating fake Google, YouTube, and government websites. The company reports hundreds of thousands of victims and losses in the millions, while advocating for seven bipartisan bills to combat AI-driven scams.
E-Commerce & Marketplaces Valve Ends Physical Steam Gift Cards Due to Scams
Valve will cease production of physical Steam gift cards by the end of 2026 due to scam concerns. The company will continue supporting digital gift cards, ensuring users can still gift games online.