Mastodon users report AI-generated scam emails on platform

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] · 2026-08-14 22:08

Users on Mastodon are reporting receiving unusual emails that appear to be AI-generated scams. One user described receiving emails from a person and a company with similar names, suspecting an LLM's confusion. Another user received an offer for an AI-generated promotional video, which they also believe is an attempt to exploit AI for easy money. These experiences have led to increased suspicion and a decline in online trust. AI

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Mastodon users report AI-generated scam emails on platform

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Within a week I've received two strange emails. I'm extremely suspicious they are scams of some sort, but their novelty (not the "you won the lottery, give me y

Within a week I've received two strange emails. I'm extremely suspicious they are scams of some sort, but their novelty (not the "you won the lottery, give me your credit card to transfer money" we've all received a billion time) caught my curiosity (maybe that's the most worryin…

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Within a week I've received two strange emails. I'm extremely suspicious they are scams of some sort, but their novelty (not the "you won the lottery, give me y

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