AI crafted fake flower seeds dupe shoppers on major marketplaces

Scammers are exploiting AI to market fictitious seeds for flowers that do not exist, featuring bizarre designs like cat heads and butterflies. These scams, appearing on eBay, Amazon, and Etsy, entice buyers with unrealistic visuals generated by AI, contrasting with previous seed scams that aimed to establish verified seller status. The article highlights the simplicity of creating appealing images with AI and cautions consumers to be vigilant when purchasing seeds online.

Recommendations for consumers include relying on reputable seed companies, verifying plant names through trusted databases, and exercising common sense in evaluating listings.