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AI Deepfakes Used to Impersonate OnlyFans Creators in New Scam
Scammers are leveraging AI-generated deepfakes to impersonate OnlyFans creators, tricking fans into sending money through platforms like Cash App. This scam not only defrauds fans but also harms creators, who face accusations from angry followers and even threats. While legal measures are being introduced, the global nature of hosting and enforcement challenges hinder effective control.
Big Brand Jobs Scam Targets Marketing Pros' Google Accounts
A sophisticated phishing campaign is targeting marketing professionals by using fake job offers from major brands. This scheme employs nested redirects to bypass detection and aims to steal Google account credentials.
How the Reddit and Discord false report scam steals accounts
Scammers are targeting users on platforms like Reddit and Discord by initiating conversations under the guise of a mistaken account report. They aim to trick victims into revealing login credentials or verification codes, or into changing their account's linked email address. The ultimate goal is to gain unauthorized access to accounts, lock users out, or extort payment by threatening account deletion or misuse.
Google Is Suing Chinese Scammers Who Are Using Gemini
Google has filed a lawsuit against a Chinese criminal organization known as Outsider Enterprise. The group is accused of providing "phishing-as-a-service" through Telegram and allegedly leveraging Google's Gemini platform for their fraudulent operations.
Scammers are using AI to sell impossible flowers
Scammers are leveraging AI image generation to create and market seeds for non-existent, fantastical plants. These listings, appearing on major e-commerce platforms like eBay, Amazon, and Etsy, depict flowers in impossible shapes and colors, enticing buyers with visually appealing AI-generated images. The scam aims to profit from the sale of these fake seeds, differing from previous brushing scams that used unsolicited seed packets to manipulate reviews.
The Purchase Scam Tactic Headed for the World Cup | Recorded Future
A sophisticated purchase scam is leveraging compromised legitimate websites to trick users searching for event tickets or merchandise. These scam domains are hidden from typical search monitoring, making them difficult to detect and disrupt. The tactic is already being used for World Cup-related fraud and is expected to expand to other large events.
Operation Road Trap: Fake toll and parking texts are spreading worldwide
Scammers are actively conducting a global smishing campaign, sending fake text messages that impersonate toll and parking authorities. These messages aim to trick drivers into clicking malicious links or providing sensitive information. The campaign has been ongoing since late 2025 and has already distributed tens of thousands of fraudulent texts across multiple countries.