Kim Komando Daily Tech Update Faking receipts with AI
Nov 6, 2025
Sherry, a longtime listener and caller, shares her tech troubles after a vacation booking disaster. She discusses the chaos of a canceled VRBO reservation and her concerns about an unusual refund link. The conversation shifts to the alarming rise of AI-generated fake receipts, with tips on detecting fraud through file types. Kim reassures Sherry about the legitimacy of HyperWallet and guides her on verifying her refund status through official channels. It's a lively blend of tech insights and personal challenges!
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AI-Generated Receipts Are Rapidly Rising
- AI tools from Google, OpenAI, and Meta now generate highly realistic fake receipts, complete with stains and tax info.
- Absinthe found 14% of fraudulent expense receipts last month were AI-generated, up from nearly zero a year ago.
Verify Receipts With Photos And File Types
- Don't rely on screenshots; request a photo of the physical receipt or a picture of the purchased item.
- Check file types: AI receipts often appear as PNGs or oddly cropped JPEGs while real receipts are usually PDFs or full-frame photos.
Vrbo Booking Canceled, Guarantee Covered Costs
- Sherry described how a Vrbo host canceled their booking last minute and they had to rebook.
- Vrbo's Book With Confidence Guarantee eventually covered the difference after Sherry followed the refund steps.