Reddit Ads Impersonate BBC The Guardian for Fake AI Investment Scams

Bitdefender Labs found Reddit's promoted posts impersonate BBC The Guardian and Financial Times to push fake AI investment scams. The scam sites use short-lived domains and mimic language to falsely suggest approval by the real outlets. Ads direct users to money-stealing platforms claiming to offer AI-driven investment advice. The campaigns exploit trust in reputable media to lure U.S. and European users.