SMRTR AIDec 21, 2025Wired

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

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Chinese scammers are exploiting AI-generated images to submit fraudulent refund requests to online retailers, creating fake photos showing damaged products like torn bed sheets and cracked ceramic mugs. Fraud detection companies report AI-doctored refund claims have increased over 15 percent globally this year, forcing retailers to consider tightening return policies.

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