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IT Home · Published October 19, 2026, 11:58

Sam's Club reports on malicious attacks and AI-based false marketing: Some accounts are fabricating 'Sam's Club discontinued items' to drive traffic and generate revenue.

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Sam's Club issued a statement today (October 19) stating that thousands of malicious attacks and false promotional messages targeting the company have recently appeared across multiple social media platforms. Some accounts are using AI-generated content, spliced materials, and fabricated interviews to create 'Sam's Club discontinued items' from products that were never stocked at Sam's Club, such as personal care, health supplements, and food, in order to engage in deceptive marketing and drive traffic for profit.

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