Recruitment scams
According to Google Trust & Safety team, cybercriminals are using artificial intelligence (AI) to fake brands, copy business websites and create fake employer profiles.
These people sent fake job requests from reputable organizations, asking candidates to provide personal information, bank data or pay processing fees.
Some even install fake interview software to steal user data.
Google stressed that no legal employer requires payment during the application process. The company recommends that job seekers need to verify the source of information, carefully check the email address, website, logo and language used, because AI can impersonate literature and images to the point of deceiving even technology savvy people.
Enterprises become targets of blackmail and brand counterfeiting
Not only job seekers, but small businesses are also being targeted in online blackmail cases.
The scammer posted a negative assessment that was untrue, then asked the business to pay to delete it. To protect sellers, Google has added a direct blackmail reporting tool right on business records ( business Profile), helping to quickly handle and minimize reputational damage.
In addition, fake websites and AI applications are on the rise, especially platforms that promise free access to famous tools such as ChatGPT, Midjourney or Gemini.
In fact, many sites contain malware or fleeceware, which are applications that scam users to register to pay underground fees, causing great financial losses.
Google upgrades AI security to protect users
In the face of the spread of AI scams, Google said it is expanding a series of new security features:
- New generation of safe browsing, using AI to identify dangerous websites in real time.
- There is a more strict app evaluation policy on Google Play, to prevent fake apps or illegal data collection.
- Smart fraud detection tool in Gmail and Google Messages, helps warn users before clicking on suspicious links.
Google also recommends that users avoid downloading applications from unofficial sources, verify the URLs carefully, and not share personal information via recruitment messages.
In particular, during peak seasons such as Black Friday or Cyber Monday, users need to be even more cautious with attractive incentives.
