Technology · 6 August 2026

OpenAI claims it stopped scam campaign using ChatGPT for human trafficking

OpenAI claims it disrupted a major scam campaign in Cambodia that used its AI tool for various frauds. Criminals used ChatGPT to create fake personas, draft fraudulent messages, and make fake job posters to lure victims. The company uncovered proof that hundreds of victims had lost thousands of dollars and communicated its discoveries to the authorities.

By BriefTea Editorial · 6 August 2026 at 16:08

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