# Remote-Controlled Rickshaws and Fake Book Marketers A new app in India and AI-driven book marketing scams. - **Source:** [Smashing Security](https://brifing.si/source/eee74dc5-5f8a-43af-bb44-a682844d4afb) - **Published:** 2026-07-15 - **Topic:** [Business](https://brifing.si/c/business) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/eaf6feb6-ad8d-46d7-af36-f5abdd457c4c ## A New App in India An app has emerged in India that allows anyone with a smartphone to stop a passing e-rickshaw. The app works without login, passwords, or permissions, causing significant issues for drivers. ## Geoff White's Experience Geoff White received AI-generated scam pitches from fake book marketing experts. Instead of ignoring them, he decided to play along and gained intriguing insights from the experience. ## Security Vulnerabilities The e-rickshaw app has led to income loss for drivers due to security vulnerabilities. This has sparked widespread debate in India and increased concerns about the app's usage. ## AI-Driven Scams The fake book marketing pitches Geoff White encountered were created using AI technology. Such scams are becoming a growing threat for authors and publishers. ## Podcast Details These issues were discussed in episode 476 of the 'Smashing Security' podcast. Cybersecurity expert Graham Cluley and special guest Geoff White explored current security challenges and scam methods. ## Conclusion and Importance Both the e-rickshaw app in India and AI-driven book marketing scams highlight significant examples of technology misuse. These cases underscore the need for enhanced security measures. ## Sources covering this story - https://www.smashingsecurity.com/476 — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._