Fake Sites Poison ChatGPT Shopping Recommendations

Scammers are exploiting ChatGPT by inserting cloned retail websites into its search results, tricking shoppers into handing over money and bank details. Fraudulent sites mimicking Russell & Bromley and Dunelm have appeared as AI-recommended sources, with the AI potentially "poisoned" through malicious training data. Experts warn consumers not to trust AI recommendations blindly, as criminals adapt quickly to new technology. Red flags include excessive discounts, bank transfer-only payments, and suspicious URLs containing words like "official." ChatGPT says it has removed the fraudulent sites from its search index.