OpenAI shut down a Cambodia-based criminal operation using ChatGPT to run investment, romance, gambling, and law enforcement impersonation scams affecting thousands of victims.
A four-university study finds generative AI chatbots more effective than humans at establishing trust during pig-butchering scams, raising concerns about autonomous fraud at scale.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup's record ticket demand has triggered a surge in AI-assisted scams, with over 13,000 fraudulent domains targeting fans across North America.
A low-cost airline's shift toward AI agents and away from human support has left customers unable to resolve cancellations, fueling fraud and FTC complaints.