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Tue, November 4, 2025
Rise of AI-Powered Pharmaceutical Scams in Healthcare
🩺 Scammers are increasingly using AI and deepfake technology to impersonate licensed physicians and medical clinics, promoting counterfeit or unsafe medications online. These campaigns combine fraud, social engineering, and fabricated multimedia—photos, videos, and endorsements—to persuade victims to purchase and consume unapproved substances. The convergence of digital deception and physical harm elevates the risk beyond financial loss, exploiting the trust intrinsic to healthcare relationships.