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Android Central
Technology
Jay Bonggolto

Google flags new wave of online scams fueled by AI fakes and holiday hustles

Google Chrome, Search and Android are Gemini to defend users against scams.

What you need to know

  • Google's latest advisory warns that fraudsters are using generative tools to make fake job posts, apps, and sites look frighteningly real.
  • Scammers clone company pages and create fake recruiter profiles to steal personal info or charge bogus “fees.”
  • Attackers spam fake one-star reviews, then demand money to make them disappear. Google now lets merchants report these directly.
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