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OpenAI: Cambodian scam centers used ChatGPT to lure Indian nationals, conduct investment fraud

·Source: The Record

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Executive Summary

A tip from WhatsApp led OpenAI to ban multiple accounts associated with investment scams and human trafficking operations based in Cambodian scam centers.

Analysis

A tip from WhatsApp led OpenAI to ban multiple accounts associated with investment scams and human trafficking operations based in Cambodian scam centers.
Source Attribution

Originally published by The Record on Aug 4, 2026.

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