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Holiday shopping scams are growing due to AI; here's how to stay safe

Scammers are using AI to create fake retailer websites, phishing emails and deepfake videos that impersonate trusted brands or influencers. Read More

Consumer Fears Spike as AI-Driven Mobile Fraud Threatens Holiday Shopping Season, New Appdome Data Shows

In 2025, AI-driven scams -- including deepfake payment approvals, vishing attacks, and bot-driven account takeovers -- have become primary enablers of holiday-season mobile fraud. Appdome's research ... Read More

Scammers blast Black Friday shoppers with AI-made text messages, emails

The usual telltale signs of a scam — spelling or grammatical errors, a lack of familiarity with the company and its products it's trying to imitate — are on their way out. With AI, scammers can ... Read More

The new targets of Black Friday scams might surprise you

Younger adults are now the most likely to be scammed, as fraudsters move their schemes to social media and messaging apps where Gen Z and Millennials spend ... Read More

Big Tech is failing to protect consumers against AI scams - here’s how to stay safe

Which? has identified deepfake scams on YouTube aimed at consumers These prompt audiences to invest in fake schemes Which? urges government and tech companies to take these down New research from ... Read More

AI scams fuel rise in fake online car sales. How California is trying to protect consumers.

Buying a car is one of the biggest purchases we make, and more people are turning to online marketplaces for deals on used cars. But thanks to artificial intelligence, you're more likely than ever to ... Read More

Three in Four Shoppers Believe AI Advances Have Made Scams More Convincing, Fuelling Black Friday Fraud Fears

Ahead of Black Friday, the UK’s busiest retail event, new research shows that AI is making consumers more susceptible to purchase scams. As fraudsters change tactics and turn to SMS/text to directly ... Read More

Consumers increasingly concerned about AI scams

This content has been selected, created and edited by the Finextra editorial team based upon its relevance and interest to our community. The State of Scams report from fraud prevention platform Alloy ... Read More

Shop smart, stay safe: How reviews can help you avoid holiday scams

86% of shoppers check reviews before buying — and skipping that step can cost you. Scammers are using AI and fake retailer messages to trick consumers during the holiday rush. Reading and writing ... Read More

Fraud expert: This is the first sign you’re being targeted by a scammer (and most people overlook it)

Most people think of financial fraud showing up as a large, unusual charge on their bank account, but it's the little transactions that can actually be the biggest red flags. Called "phantom payments, ... Read More