AI Video E-commerce Scam Pushes Fake "Float Bro"
venturetwins · x · 2026-07-20
Investors have spotted a new type of online scam: AI-generated videos are going viral on Instagram, aggressively promoting a fake product called "float bro" and racking up millions of views.
Beyond driving traffic through viral clips, these accounts link to actual Shopify storefronts, tricking users into placing real orders. This highlights an emerging trend of AIGC abuse in e-commerce fraud.
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