Google's AI Overviews Led Users Astray, Reports Say Some Phone Numbers Are Scams

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By msmashAug 19, 2025, 6:02 pm294 ptsTop
Google's AI Overviews has returned fraudulent customer service phone numbers in multiple reported incidents. A Reddit user reported their friend received a fake number when searching "Swiggy [an Indian food delivery firm] customer care number," leading to attempted screen-sharing and money request scams.…

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