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Don't fall for this - how to protect yourself from AI scams

Don't fall for this - how to protect yourself from AI scams
BBC Technology Sunday 18 October 2026, 23:24 UTC 1 min read
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Trading standards officers say AI is "super-charging" existing scams through clones and fake websites.

Trading standards officers say AI is "super-charging" existing scams through clones and fake websites.
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