Amazon uses AI to combat fifteen million counterfeits

Published on April 28, 2026 | Translated from Spanish

On April 27, Amazon published its first Trustworthy Shopping Experience Report, revealing the intensive use of artificial intelligence to combat fraud. In 2025, its systems identified over 15 million counterfeit products and blocked hundreds of millions of fake reviews before they saw the light of day. They also shut down more than 100 fraudulent websites.

A futuristic Amazon AI interface scans products on a conveyor belt; a red holographic alert marks fake batches, while a chart shows 15M blocks.

How AI Detects Fraud and Filters in Real Time 🤖

Amazon's AI systems analyze behavior patterns, images, and product metadata to detect anomalies. They use machine learning models trained on millions of previous transactions. This allows blocking suspicious listings before publication and reviewing reviews in milliseconds. The automated process reduces the need for human intervention, although the system still requires adjustments to avoid false positives.

The Wet Dream of Any Replica Seller 😏

With 15 million products seized, scammers must be looking for new routes. The curious thing is that AI also blocked hundreds of millions of fake reviews, suggesting that many buyers were paying for fabricated opinions. Now, sellers of exploding chargers will have to work harder to fool the algorithm.