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AI-Powered Phishing Scams Target Parents During School Shopping in Turkey

September 20, 2026
oecd:2026-09-20-aad3View source ↗

What happened

Cybercriminals in Turkey are exploiting AI technologies, including deepfake and AI-generated messages, to conduct phishing scams targeting parents and students during the school shopping season. These scams impersonate trusted institutions to steal personal and financial data, leading to direct harm for victims.

Reported impact

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Sources and evidence

OECD AI Incidents Monitor
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AI-Powered Phishing Scams Target Parents During School Shopping in Turkey
2026-09-20