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‘A matter of when’: Fake websites more common in growing AI-powered scam
By Tom Regan at WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· July 2, 2026
· 4 min read
A new wave of online scams driven by AI led consumers to lose almost $1 billion, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s cybercrimes team. Online shopping is facing a new threat of highly realistic fraudulent websites designed to trick unsuspecting users.In a matter of minutes or even ...
Key takeaway Channel 2’s Tom Regan talked with victims and FBI agents to learn more about their efforts to crack down on this growing cybercrime wave and how AI is supercharging online fraud.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
Reading time: 4 min
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