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Trading standards officers say AI is intensifying existing scams through cloning and fake websites.

Why it matters: It flags AI-driven impersonation and fake sites as a growing consumer fraud risk.

Written by AI from BBC Technology's published text.

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“Trading standards officers say AI is "super-charging" existing scams through clones and fake websites.”

BBC Technology, 18 Oct 2026, 23:24.

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