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Barnes & Noble clarifies viral '$1 book discount'
USA Today • • business
Key Points:
- Social media posts claiming Barnes & Noble is offering $1 discount books are fake and likely phishing scams, according to the retailer.
- Barnes & Noble advises customers to check their official website for legitimate sales and promotions instead of trusting social media links.
- AI-driven fraud targeting U.S. consumers is on the rise, with 1 in 6 people reporting monetary losses due to scams via email, online, phone, or text in the past year.
- Phishing scams, including fraudulent emails and social media posts, are the most common form of fraud, affecting 39% of consumers, with AI technology increasing the sophistication of these schemes.
- Experts warn that fraud is growing rapidly and becoming more professional and accessible due to advancements in generative AI.
