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Gold medalist viral video scandal 2026 turns out to be a phishing scam: Here's what could happen if you click it

Social media users following coverage of the 2026 Winter Olympics have encountered a wave of posts claiming to show a 'gold medallist viral video scandal', often accompanied by links promising ...
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ChiChi calls' dangerous trap! Ghost file scam spreading in the name of viral video; social media users beware.

Online Scam: These days, posts like the ChiChi Call viral video are spreading rapidly on social media. Online Scam: Posts like the viral ChiChi Call video are spreading rapidly on social media these ...
CNET on MSN

Online Scams May Be Costing Americans 7 Times More Than Reported

A new estimate suggests reported losses reveal only a fraction of the damage, as crypto, AI and social media make fraud ...
Wired

‘100 Video Calls Per Day’: Models Are Applying to Be the Face of AI Scams

Dozens of Telegram channels reviewed by WIRED include job listings for “AI face models.” The (mostly) women who land these gigs are likely being used to dupe victims out of their money. When applying ...
The New York Times

A.I. Is Making Scams Hard to Spot. Here’s How to Protect Yourself.

A criminal could be masquerading as a celebrity, web store or family member asking for your money. Detecting scams requires a new approach. Credit...Derek Abella Supported by By Brian X. Chen Brian X.