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Scammers in China Are Using AI-Generated Images to Get Refunds

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Scammers in China are using AI-generated images to fraudulently claim refunds for damaged products from ecommerce platforms, exploiting the reliance on customer-submitted photos for verification. Instances include fake pictures of groceries, beauty products, and delicate items leading to increased refund claims. This growing trend of using altered images for fraud has risen globally by over 15% and has prompted sellers to utilize AI for detecting such scams. The issues highlight trust vulnerabilities in online shopping systems, suggesting potential changes in return policies that could affect honest customers.

https://www.wired.com/story/scammers-in-china-are-using-ai-generated-images-to-get-refunds/

What Google’s New Merchant Extortion Tool Means for Restaurant Operators

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Google now offers a dedicated “merchant extortion” reporting tool for restaurants targeted by organized fake review extortion attempts on Google Maps. Businesses facing sudden clusters of 1- and 2-star reviews, often from fake accounts, can report not just the reviews but the extortion threats as well. This improved process helps alert Google’s Trust & Safety team to active threats. Operators are advised to document evidence and avoid paying ransoms, as reviews have become a weapon for malicious actors and need to be defended as digital assets.

https://restauranttechnologynews.com/2025/12/what-googles-new-merchant-extortion-tool-means-for-restaurant-operators/

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