Scam Alerts
Artificial intelligence scams are circulating
Last year, we exposed a global financial scam called Quantum AI, which uses artificial intelligence technology to impersonate well-known people, aiming to lure victims into dodgy investment schemes.
The scam has reappeared in recent weeks – we found 12 ads posted on Facebook and Instagram promoting Quantum AI. Take a look at these dodgy ads and find out how to avoid this type of scam.
Beware dodgy Dragons’ Den ads
We found 62 ads online claiming to sell Nixol (a weight-loss pill) which either included Dragons’ Den logos, were posted from accounts called ‘Dragon’s Den’ or used the image of the well-known Dragon, Deborah Meaden.
We examine two examples of these ads, explain what we found and how you can avoid buying these dodgy products.
Amazon account hacking scam
We heard from someone who had their Amazon account hacked and a bill of £650 racked up by scammers. The victim only noticed when emails started appearing daily in their inbox, with details of the products being ordered without their knowledge.
Our scams expert, Faye Lipson, explains the warning signs to look out for and how to secure your online accounts against hackers.
Stay safe,
Which? Scam Alert Team
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