Scammers Exploit Google Sign-Ins for Fake AI Subscription Services

• •Over 100 fraudulent sites selling AI subscriptions identified.
• •Sites use genuine Google sign-ins to appear trustworthy.
• •No independent verification of claims made by the sites.

A network of over 100 fraudulent websites has emerged, selling unverified AI subscriptions priced up to $2,000 annually. These sites utilize a $249 website toolkit and feature polished designs, including genuine Google sign-in screens, which mislead users into believing they are purchasing legitimate products. The sites impersonate well-known brands like GPT-6 Astra and DaVinci Resolve, while others promote obscure names with no verifiable history. Researchers from Malwarebytes have linked these sites through identical underlying files and developer details, indicating a single operator or closely connected group. The sites do not offer trial versions of their products and require users to upload personal documents for processing. This scheme raises significant concerns about consumer fraud and the difficulty in verifying the legitimacy of the services offered.