Scammers exploit interest in ChatGPT with sophisticated investment scams - SiliconANGLE

The rise of predictive artificial intelligence and chatbots such as OpenAI Inc.'s ChatGPT has been well-documented, but not so well-documented is a concurrent rise in scams trying to take advantage of the hype in the sector. A new report from researchers at S.C. Bitdefender SRL today shines some light on the rise of highly sophisticated investment scams and how they're trying to use the excitement around ChatGPT to suck in potential victims. The "AI-powered" fraudulent campaigns typically begin with unsolicited emails that have subject lines such as "ChatGPT: New AI bot has everyone going crazy about it" and "New ChatGPTchatbot is make [sic] everyone crazy now – but it'll very soon be as mundane a tool as Google." The emails typically include fake OpenAI and ChatGPT graphics (image above) to make them appear to be legitimate emails. Upon accessing the link in the email, users are directed to a copycat version of ChatGPT, luring them with financial opportunities that pay up to $10,000 per month "on the unique ChatGPT platform."