Recent Flood of Robot Puppy Ads a Scam?

JustDave

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OK, they got me to click on one, but all it showed was a sales room with hundreds of stuffed puppies like I has as a child. That was only one test, so I asked the question and here was one response:
https://malwaretips.com/blogs/my-realistic-bunny-toy-scam/
At first glance, the bouncy puppies in the slick social media ads definitely tug at your heartstrings. Their cute faces and floppy ears make them hard to resist. But several clear indicators confirm it’s just AI-powered deception. Here’s why it’s a scam:


You’ve probably seen those cute ads recently showing adorable robotic puppies that seem amazingly lifelike and realistic. But before you pull out your wallet, read this – those AI puppy ads are 100% scams designed to trick caring animal lovers like you out of their hard-earned money.
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In this extensive exposé, we’ll outline exactly why you should steer clear of these shady realistic robot puppy ads. We’ll break down how the despicable scam works, provide tips on spotting the fakes, and most importantly, help protect your wallet from being exploited by these deceitful marketers.
Strap in and get ready to uncover the dirty tricks being used to manipulate kind-hearted pet owners everywhere. It’s time to shed light on this disturbing trend of using advanced technologies for harm instead of good. Let’s dig in!

Why You Should Never Trust the Realistic Robot Puppy Ads​

At first glance, the bouncy puppies in the slick social media ads definitely tug at your heartstrings. Their cute faces and floppy ears make them hard to resist. But several clear indicators confirm it’s just AI-powered deception. Here’s why it’s a scam:

The Movements Are Too Smooth to Be Real Robotics
Pay very close attention to how the robotic puppies move in the promo videos. The tail wags, ear twitches, head tilts, walking, and playing all appear incredibly smooth and natural. Almost real…too real.
That’s because it IS real footage of actual puppies that has been manipulated via AI animation tools. The tech does not currently exist to make animatronic pets move so fluidly. It’s faked.

The Pricing Makes Absolutely No Logical Sense
The robot puppies are advertised at prices like $39.99 or $49.99. But think critically – does this make any logical sense? Even relatively simple animatronic toys cost much more than this. There’s no way a sophisticated, custom-made robotic puppy could be manufactured and sold profitably at such rock-bottom pricing.

This illogical, unrealistic pricing is a huge red flag it’s a total scam. Don’t be fooled by “limited time” discounts making it seem more affordable.
 


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