OpenAI disrupts Cambodian social engineering network utilizing LLMs for multi-vector fraud

OpenAI has dismantled a Cambodian-based threat actor group that leveraged ChatGPT to automate and scale complex social engineering campaigns. The network employed sophisticated, multi-stage tactics including romance scams, fraudulent investment schemes in crypto and gold, and impersonation of law enforcement. The use of LLMs to maintain long-term, personalized victim engagement marks a significant evolution in the automation of human-centric cyber fraud.