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AI Scams Surge: $893 Million in Losses Reported

4/16/2026

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  • Generative AI tools have intensified online spam and scams, a recent report finds.
  • The Federal Bureau of Investigation logged more than 22,000 AI-scam complaints last year, with losses above $893 million.
  • Google's Gemini blocked over 8.3 billion ads in 2025, including 602 million scam-related ads.
  • Gemini analyzes data to assess advertiser intent and cut incorrect suspensions by 80%.