‘Poisoned’ AI: the ChatGPT shopping scams that lead to fake websites
Summary
Scammers use fake websites that look like real stores to trick people who use ChatGPT for shopping advice. These fake sites appear in ChatGPT’s answers and can steal money and personal information from buyers. Experts warn shoppers to be careful and check website addresses before making purchases online.Key Facts
- ChatGPT sometimes shows fake websites as sources in its shopping answers.
- Scammers made cloned sites of stores like Russell & Bromley and Dunelm.
- Russell & Bromley went into administration and was bought by Next, so its official site no longer exists.
- Fake sites offer big discounts and may ask for payment by bank transfer, which is risky.
- Legitimate UK store websites usually end with .co.uk or .com without extra words like “official” or “deals” in their names.
- Experts advise going directly to a retailer’s official website instead of following AI links.
- ChatGPT removed the fraudulent websites from its search index after being alerted.
- If someone shares bank details on a fake site, they should report it to their bank and fraud authorities.
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