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Banks warn AI shopping bots raise scam, fraud and data-privacy risks

Banks warn AI shopping bots raise scam, fraud and data-privacy risks

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Published: September 22, 2026 16:02:06 IST

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By Elizabeth Howcroft PARIS, Sept 22 (Reuters) – Using AI agents for online shopping could increase the risk of scams, fraud and data-privacy breaches, banks including NatWest and Bank of America said

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