OpenAI Blog
Jun 1, 2025
Operation “Wrong Number”: AI-assisted task scam
OpenAI banned accounts that likely originated in Cambodia and used AI to support scam workflows targeting people in the UK.
Task scam: AI-assisted fake review jobs
OpenAI banned accounts that appeared to originate in Cambodia and used AI to translate messages for fake-review job scams that asked victims to pay fees.
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Scam operations: Online fraud networks
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Deceptive Employment Scheme: IT worker activity
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Deceptive Employment Scheme: AI-assisted hiring deception
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Tort Report: Abusive reporting activity
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Hoax: Fake Russian “troll” error message
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Operation “Uncle Spam”: US polarization influence activity
OpenAI banned China-origin accounts using AI to generate US political content and research people, movements, and online communities.
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Cyber Operation: Phishing and scripting support
OpenAI banned accounts involved in activity that overlapped with publicly reported threat groups and displayed hallmarks consistent with PRC intelligence requirements, using AI to support phishing and scripting workflows.
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Operation “Sneer Review”: China-origin influence activity
OpenAI banned accounts using AI to generate posts criticizing a Taiwanese social media influencer and related US topics.
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Operation “VAGue Focus”: Social engineering and influence activity
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Cyber Operation: Russian-speaking malware tooling
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