Author/Source: James Vincent See the full link here
Takeaway
This article explains a new type of scam where people create fake orders on delivery apps. It shows how artificial intelligence might be used to make these fake orders seem real, tricking drivers into delivering food without getting paid.
Technical Subject Understandability
Beginner
Analogy/Comparison
This scam is like someone pretending to buy a movie ticket to get into the theater for free, leaving the ticket seller without payment.
Why It Matters
This scam can cause delivery drivers to lose money and waste their time by making them complete orders that will never be paid for. For example, a Reddit user, who is a delivery driver, discovered a “ghost order” where the customer didn’t exist, meaning the driver delivered food for free.
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