Fake Gemini AI Chatbot Promotes ‘Google Coin’ in New Crypto Scam

A fake Gemini-style chatbot is pushing a bogus Google Coin presale, using Google branding and scripted AI replies to lure victims into crypto payments.

Fake Google Gemini AI pushes ‘Google Coin’ crypto scam

Crypto scam uses fake AI chatbot impersonating Google's Gemini AI to promote fraudulent 'Google Coin' cryptocurrency. Malwarebytes researchers expose scam.
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I started using ChatGPT to catch phishing scams, and it's shockingly accurate

This free ChatGPT app can save from getting hacked.
PC World

I hate that we need scam protection in ChatGPT. But we do

PCWorld reports that Malwarebytes has launched a ChatGPT integration allowing users to receive direct feedback on potential security threats within the chatbot. The integration leverages Malwarebytes’ ...
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Scammers Are Using Fake Google Security Checks To Steal User Passwords, Reports Find

A website styled to look like a Google Account security page is distributing what Malwarebytes describes as one of ...
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Fake Zoom meeting silently installs surveillance software, says Malwarebytes

“Taking five seconds to confirm a meeting link really leads to zoom.us [instead of an impostor link] is a simple habit that ...
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Malwarebytes Scam Guard Prevented High-Risk Fraud in 15% of Interactions, Protecting Users from $1000+ in Losses or Significant Personal Risk

The leading scam detection tool is now available on desktop SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Malwarebytes, a global leader in online protection, expanded the availability of its ...