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AI ‘cloning’ scam impersonates dealerships with fake websites

One fraudster caused $223K in losses

Aidan Bush

Fraudsters are creating fake auto and equipment dealership websites with AI to trick consumers into sending them money. More than 100 “dealership cloning” sites — websites impersonating active or defunct dealerships — were identified by risk management software provider Point Predictive, according to its March 24 report. Potential consumers will wire money for a vehicle […]

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