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AI Voice Cloning of Ari Melber Allegedly Exploited in Scam Targeting Elderly Woman A scammer allegedly impersonated MSNBC anchor Ari Melber using AI-generated voice messages and a fake social media profile to defraud a 73-year-old woman, Patricia Taylor. Over four months, the scammer reportedly manipulated her into believing they were in a relationship, ultimately convincing her to send $20,000.
YouTube Algorithms Allegedly Amplify Eating Disorder Content to Adolescent Girls YouTube algorithms consistently push eating disorder and self-harm content to teen girls, new study finds Anna Mockel was 14 and suddenly obsessed with losing weight. It was spring 2020, and she had just graduated eighth grade remotely. Housebound and nervous about the transition to high school that coming fall, she sacrificed innumerable hours that COVID lockdown summer shuffling between social media apps.

Anna sp
1 in 6 Congresswomen Have Reportedly Been Targeted by AI-Generated Nonconsensual Intimate Imagery Women lawmakers 70 times more likely to be victims of deepfake porn, study finds Women in Congress are more likely to be victims of deepfake pornography than their male counterparts, according to a national organization that combats disinformation online.

Deepfakes, also known as AI-generated non-consensual intimate imagery, [use artificial intelligence](https://www.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/publ
Coordinated Deepfake Campaign Reportedly Impersonating Rishi Sunak Promoted Fraudulent Quantum AI Investment Platform on Meta Over 100 Deep-Faked Rishi Sunak Ads Found on Meta’s Platform EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

-   Over 100 deep-fake video advertisements impersonating Prime Minister Rishi Sunak were paid to be promoted on Meta's platform in the last month.

-   These ads may have reached over 400,000 people, despite explicitly breaking several of Meta's ad policies.

-   143 individual ads were uncov
Deepfake Videos Allegedly Used to Defraud Canadian Immigrants Out of Thousands of Dollars Deepfake videos appear to target Canadian immigrants for thousands of dollars Artificially generated videos of a Toronto-based lawyer asking for money appear to be just one way some try to exploit newcomers to Canada during a time of confusion around new immigration rules.

Two videos sent to immigration lawyer Max Chaudhary appear to be him directly addressing an individual on a first-name basis and even n
HTML/Nomani Deepfake Phishing Campaigns Allegedly Use AI-Generated Content to Defraud Social Media Users AI-generated deepfakes were reportedly used in the "HTML/Nomani" phishing campaign to mimic legitimate platforms like booking services and lured victims into investment scams. These scams allegedly leveraged realistic fake content to deceive users on social media for the purposes of financial fraud. This campaign was part of the rising misuse of AI in cybercrime during the second half of 2024
Romance Scammer 'Alla Morgan' Allegedly Exploits Deepfake Technology to Defraud Victim of £17,000 A scammer, or scammers, reportedly used AI-generated deepfake videos and documents to impersonate a fictitious person named "Alla Morgan," allegedly convincing a 77-year-old woman, Nikki MacLeod, to send £17,000 through various payment methods. The deepfakes were allegedly used in establishing credibility so as to enable fraud under the pretense of an online romantic relationship.
Deepfake Video Reportedly Depicts U.S. Congressman Rob Wittman Endorsing Military Support for Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party A deepfake video is reported to have falsely depicted U.S. Congressman Rob Wittman endorsing military support for Taiwan’s Democratic Progressive Party candidates in the 2024 presidential election. Shared on TikTok, the video is reported to have undermined Taiwanese voter confidence in the DPP by alleging U.S. interference. Fact-checking from AFP finds Wittman never
Scammers Reportedly Using Deepfakes of Health Experts and Public Figures in Australia to Sell Health Supplements and Give Harmful Advice Scammers are reportedly harnessing AI-generated deepfakes of health experts and public figures in Australia in order to sell health supplements and give harmful health advice. Among the reported cases, deepfake videos are alleged to have falsely depicted Jonathan Shaw and Karl Stefanovic endorsing "Glyco Balance" for diabetes management, while Karl Kruszelnicki
Russian Center for Geopolitical Expertise Allegedly Used AI to Target U.S. Candidates with Disinformation in 2024 Election US Targets Dugin’s Think Tank in Major Sanctions Over Election Interference The US Treasury Department has recently imposed heavy sanctions on a Russian think tank named the “Center for Geopolitical Expertise” (CGE). This move is part of a broader effort by the United States to target Russian and Iranian entities that are accused of causing harm to US democracy. The Treasury
Meta AI Characters Allegedly Exhibited Racism, Fabricated Identities, and Exploited User Trust Meta deployed AI-generated profiles on its platforms, including Instagram and Facebook, as part of an experiment. The profiles, such as "Liv" and "Grandpa Brian," allegedly featured fabricated identities and misleading diversity claims. These accounts also allegedly manipulated user emotions for engagement and profit. Reportedly, backlash over offensive and deceptive content led Meta to delete the prof
Sydney High Schooler Allegedly Generated Deepfakes of Other Students A Sydney high school student allegedly used AI platforms to create explicit deepfake images of female classmates, which were then distributed through fake social media accounts. The incident reportedly caused significant distress among the victims, leading to an investigation by Campbelltown city police area command and involvement from the eSafety Commissioner.
Purported AI Voice Scam Reportedly Targets Westchester Parents with Fake Kidnapping Ransom Calls New York school district issues warning over AI kidnapping ransom scam calls STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- A school district in New York has issued a warning about a new scam using artificial intelligence to imitate the voice of family members over the phone.

On Jan. 8, The Peekskill Central School District in northern Westchester County [warned parents in a letter](https://www.peekskillcsd.org/site/handle
Pennsylvania State Police Officer Allegedly Used Work Computer for AI-Generated Pornography Pa. State Police corporal arrested, had ‘thousands' of porn files, officials say Law enforcement officials in Pennsylvania have arrested and charged a 14-year veteran of the State Police after he was found with, what they claimed, was thousands of pornographic files on his work computer.

On Thursday, Pa. Attorney General announced charges against 38-year-old Stephen Kamnik, of Havertown, a State Police c
Alleged Deepfake of New Zealand Endocrinologist Reportedly Promotes Misleading Diabetes Claim Diabetes expert alarmed fake news scam uses AI image urging patients to abandon medication A leading diabetes specialist is[ alarmed that a fake news video using his image that urges people to stop taking their medicine](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/scammers-who-used-christopher-luxon-deepfake-video-to-steal-224000-from-pensioner-caught-on-secret-recording/EXC6A4NCAFBOTNZNJFH32B2A5U/) may lead to peopl
Alleged Misuse of Facial Recognition Technology by Law Enforcement Reportedly Leading to Wrongful Arrests and Violations of Investigative Standards Law enforcement agencies across the U.S. have allegedly been misusing AI-powered facial recognition technology, leading to wrongful arrests and significant harm to at least eight individuals. Officers have reportedly been bypassing investigative standards, relying on uncorroborated AI matches to build cases, allegedly resulting in prolonged detention
Yahoo Boys Allegedly Used Deepfake Technology to Impersonate Brad Pitt and Defraud French Woman of $850,000 in Romance Scam French woman faces cyberbullying after falling for fake Brad Pitt A French woman who revealed on television how she had lost her life savings to scammers posing as Brad Pitt, has faced a wave of online harassment and mockery, leading the interview to be withdrawn on Tuesday.

The woman, named as Anne, told the "Seven to Eight" programme on the TF1 channel that she had belie
Northern Ireland MLA Cara Hunter Allegedly Targeted by Deepfake Pornography Ahead of May 2022 Assembly Election ‘It was extremely pornographic’: Cara Hunter on the deepfake video that nearly ended her political career When Cara Hunter, the Stormont politician, looks back on the moment she found out she had been deepfaked, she says it is "like watching a horror movie". The setting is her grandmother's rural home in the west of Tyrone on her 90th birthday, April 2022. "Everyone was there," she say
Kate Isaacs, Advocate Against Image-Based Abuse, Reports Being Deepfaked The real women whose faces have been used by AI to create deepfake X-rated images [Taylor Swift](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/taylor-swift) fans were recently left horrified after [deepfake pornographic images](https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/creeps-who-post-pornographic-deepfake-28577167) of the singer were circulated online, prompting a group of US senators to introduce a bill to criminalise the practice of s
Scammers Allegedly Use Deepfake Technology to Pose as Leonor, Princess of Asturias, in Fraud Scheme Scam involving Princess Leonor Spain Despite having no official presence on the platform, dozens of fake accounts claiming to represent the young royal have surfaced, promising monetary aid while preying on victims’ trust.

These fraudulent profiles, often crafted with artificial intelligence, have garnered massive followings, with some videos reaching millions of views. Victims, many from Latin A
Alleged AI-Powered Call Center Breach Exposes Over 10 Million Conversations in the Middle East An AI-powered call center platform in the Middle East reportedly experienced a significant data breach, allegedly exposing over 10 million conversations between consumers, operators, and AI agents. Attackers allegedly accessed the platform’s management dashboard, stealing sensitive data, including national ID documents. The breach poses reported risks such as phishing, identity theft, and social engine
Taranaki, New Zealand Resident Allegedly Defrauded of $224K in Bitcoin Scam Using Deepfake of Prime Minister Christopher Luxon A Taranaki, New Zealand resident allegedly lost $224,000 in a Bitcoin scam involving a deepfake video reportedly depicting Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. The AI-generated video, shared on Facebook, purportedly promoted cryptocurrency investments targeting superannuitants. Scammers posing as financial advisers reportedly gained remote access to the victim’s computer an
Deepfake Images of Australian Teacher Hannah Grundy and 25 Others Created and Circulated Online by Former Friend Australian teacher Hannah Grundy discovered her face had been superimposed onto pornographic images using AI deepfake technology, which were shared online alongside personal details. A former trusted friend, Andrew Thomas Hayler, was found responsible, targeting 26 women, including Grundy and close friends, over two years. Hayler pleaded guilty to multiple charges and was sentenced to
Matryoshka Campaign Allegedly Uses Deepfakes to Impersonate Academics for Pro-Russian Propaganda Pro-Russian disinformation makes its Bluesky debut The first symptoms of disinformation are emerging on the social media network Bluesky, with echoes of the pro-Russian “Matryoshka” campaign that flooded Elon Musk’s X — but with a few twists.

The @antibot4navalny collective, which specialises in tracking influence operations, revealed the extent of the so-called “Russian doll” campaign last year.

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Yahoo Boys Allegedly Employ Real-Time Deepfake Technology in Romance Scams Scammers from Nigeria, known as "Yahoo Boys," are reportedly utilizing real-time deepfake technology to impersonate individuals during video calls, deceiving victims in romance scams. By allegedly altering their appearance with face-swapping software, they build trust under false identities to defraud targets of substantial sums.
Yahoo Boys and Scammers from Morocco Allegedly Target U.S. Widows and Vulnerable Individuals with 'Artificial Patriot' Scams Yahoo Boys (from Nigeria and Ghana) and scammers from Morocco are reportedly targeting U.S. widows and vulnerable individuals using AI-generated images and fake military profiles in "Artificial Patriot" scams. They have allegedly impersonated military officials such as General Matthew W. McFarlane to gain trust, sharing fabricated backstories and emotional appeals. Once tr
Yahoo Boys Allegedly Using AI-Generated News Videos to Blackmail Sextortion Victims Scammers, allegedly linked to the Yahoo Boys, are using AI-generated news videos to blackmail victims in sextortion schemes. The videos impersonate news organizations, featuring fabricated reports that accuse victims of crimes, including explicit content distribution. Tutorials for creating these clips are reportedly shared on Telegram, with scammers leveraging the fake broadcasts to pressure victims into paying.
Alleged Deepfake of Luis Suárez Used to Scam Uruguayans in Fake Investment Scheme On December 26, 2024, UTE, Uruguay's public utility company, warned of an alleged deepfake video circulating on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads. The video reportedly features manipulated images and voice of footballer Luis Suárez, falsely promoting an investment scheme claiming a 10,400 peso investment could yield 175,000 pesos monthly. It also reportedly uses AI-altered Telemundo footage. UTE urged the public not
Alaska Education Department Reportedly Published Policy Featuring Erroneous AI-Generated Citations False citations show Alaska education official relied on generative AI, raising broader questions • Alaska Beacon The state’s top education official relied on generative artificial intelligence to draft a [proposed policy on cellphone use in Alaska schools](https://alaskabeacon.com/2024/10/24/alaska-joins-growing-number-of-states-considering-crackdown-on-cellphones-in-schools/), which resulted in a
Plymouth, Massachusetts Resident Reportedly Used AI Chatbots CrushOn.ai and JanitorAI to Harass and Intimidate Victims In January 2025, James Florence Jr. of Plymouth, MA, agreed to plead guilty to cyberstalking charges involving the alleged use of AI tools like CrushOn.ai and JanitorAI. The U.S. Attorney’s Office reports the harassment spanned 2014–2024, though AI-driven tactics reportedly began around 2017. Florence allegedly created deepfake pornographic images, programmed AI chatbots to impe
Alleged Deepfake of Whoopi Goldberg Used in Fake Weight-Loss Supplement Ads on Instagram Whoopi Goldberg warned viewers of The View about an AI-generated scam using her likeness to promote fraudulent weight-loss products on Instagram. Goldberg stated that she had no involvement with the ads, which falsely depicted her endorsing harmful supplements.
AI-Aided Scam in Thailand Allegedly Impersonates Police to Defraud 163 Victims Thai police arrested Ramil Pantawong and Thanawut Kanyaphan for allegedly using AI technology to impersonate police officers in a call scam. Based in Poipet, Cambodia, the gang tricked 163 victims, the most prominent of whom was Thai-British beauty queen Charlotte Austin, who lost 4 million baht (approximately $118,000 USD). Victims were falsely told they were under investigation and instructed to transfer money.
Purported Russian-Linked Network Allegedly Used Deepfake of Maria Ressa on Facebook and Bing to Promote Cryptocurrency Scam Targeting Filipinos Russian scam network circulates Maria Ressa deepfake through Facebook, Microsoft’s Bing On Tuesday, February 6, 2024, concerned individuals alerted Rappler about a deepfake video which made it appear that Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Rappler CEO Maria Ressa said she had been earning from the cryptocurrency Bitcoin. 

The deepfake video manipulated a No
Alleged Deepfake Scam Reportedly Promoted Trump Golden Eagles Project as Investment Opportunity Reports surfaced of a purportedly AI-generated scam falsely promoting the Trump Golden Eagles Project. The purported deepfake videos of Donald Trump, Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan, and Elon Musk are alleged to have claimed that buyers could trade collectible coins for cash or Tesla stock. A Bay Area veteran reportedly lost $2,500 believing he would earn millions. The scam reportedly circulated vi
Hong Kong Authorities Seize HK$34M in Alleged Deepfake Scam Targeting Victims in Taiwan, Singapore, and Malaysia Hong Kong police arrested 31 people linked to a deepfake scam syndicate that allegedly defrauded victims in Taiwan, Singapore, and Malaysia. The group used AI-generated images to impersonate wealthy women, training recruits to discuss luxury lifestyles, finance, and cryptocurrency to gain trust. Scammers reportedly persuaded victims to invest in fraudulent schemes, with police interce
AI Voice Scam Allegedly Defrauds Game and Coffee Store in Havre, Montana Sugar and Dice targeted by complex scam involving AI “Deepfake” voice replication. (Havre) Local business Sugar and Dice, a game and coffee store in the Holiday Village Mall, says that they were recently the victim of an over the phone scam which compromised bank details and monetary losses from the store.

This scam, however, is utilizing a new way of tricking people: AI voice replication. We spoke with store owner Kevin Z
Nottingham Gallery Owner Allegedly Defrauded by Deepfake Impersonating Pierce Brosnan, Leading to Business Closure Nottingham gallery owner Simone Simms was allegedly deceived over many months by a deepfake impersonating actor Pierce Brosnan. Believing she was in direct contact with Brosnan, she reportedly arranged an art exhibition and sold £20,000 in tickets. When the real Brosnan denied involvement, Simms reportedly canceled the event and issued refunds. Despite acting in good faith, she repo
Alleged Deepfake Scam Uses BBC Presenter Naga Munchetty’s Image to Promote Fraudulent Investment Scheme BBC presenter Naga Munchetty was reportedly targeted in an AI-generated scam using deepfake images and fake news articles to promote a fraudulent investment scheme. Scam ads on social media allegedly featured manipulated images of Munchetty and linked to a fake BBC article directing users to a cyber trading website. The BBC legal team is reported to have taken action to remove the fraudulent s
Giorgia Meloni Reportedly Targeted by Deepfake Pornography Giorgia Meloni Sues Man, His Father For 100,000 Euros Over Deepfake Porn Of Italian PM **Rome: **Italy's prime minister Giorgia Meloni is suing a man and his father for creating and circulating a pornographic deepfake video of her. The Italian PM has sought 100,000 Euros in damages for the videos being circulated online.

Meloni is due to testify before a court in Sardinian City on July 2 for the defamation case. As per a report by BBC,
Fraudsters Allegedly Use AI-Generated Voice of Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto to Scam Business Leaders In February 2025, scammers allegedly used AI voice cloning to impersonate Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto, calling top business leaders and reportedly claiming to need funds to free kidnapped journalists. Massimo Moratti was allegedly the only confirmed victim to send nearly €1M, wiring it to accounts in the Netherlands and Hong Kong before realizing the fraud. The scam involve
Deepfake Cryptocurrency Scam Allegedly Impersonates Italian President Sergio Mattarella and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni A deepfake scam allegedly impersonating Italian President Sergio Mattarella and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni circulated on various platforms. It reportedly promoted a fraudulent cryptocurrency investment scheme. The deepfakes claimed the scheme was state-backed, promising €40,000 in guaranteed income. Victims were urged to invest €250, only to lose access to funds. Italy’s C
Sustained AI-Driven Russian Disinformation Campaigns Doppelgänger, Storm-1516, and Matryoshka Reportedly Disrupting German Federal Elections America Resilient in the Face of Aggressive Foreign Malign Influence Targeting the 2024 U.S. Elections America’s adversaries did not significantly affect the results of the 2024 U.S. elections — but not for lack of trying. Russia, Iran, and China waged aggressive influence operations targeting America’s political system, but America proved remarkably resili
Alleged Deepfake Video Falsely Depicts Hollywood Stars in AI-Manipulated Protest Against Kanye West A deepfake video allegedly depicted Scarlett Johansson, Jerry Seinfeld, David Schwimmer, Lisa Kudrow, Steven Spielberg, Adam Sandler, Sacha Baron Cohen, Natalie Portman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Lenny Kravitz, Adam Levine, Drake, Mark Zuckerberg, Jack Black, Mila Kunis, Ben Stiller, and Woody Allen protesting Kanye West’s antisemitic remarks. The video falsely attributed statements to them, using AI to ma
Reportedly Manipulated TikTok Videos Misrepresent Anti-AfD Protests as Far-Right Rallies TikTok videos purportedly depicted large crowds as chanting pro-AfD slogans by reportedly replacing the original audio with manipulated sound. The footage, originally from January 2024 anti-extremism protests, was repurposed in January 2025 to reportedly mislead viewers. Purported AI-generated or altered audio was added to create the illusion of far-right support. Fact-checkers confirmed the deception, and t
Teenager in Palma de Mallorca Allegedly Generated and Distributed Deepfake Nudes of Five Classmates A teenager in Palma de Mallorca, Spain allegedly generated deepfake nudes of five classmates, reportedly taking their images from social media and using AI to alter them without their consent. He is reported to have shared the altered images with others.
Reported Deepfake of Maltese Prime Minister Robert Abela and Journalist Mark Laurence Zammit Used to Promote Fraudulent Investment Fact-check: Latest AI scam mimics Robert Abela's voice **Claim: Robert Abela and Mark Laurence Zammit are promoting an AI-driven trading platform.**

**Verdict: Scammers have doctored a genuine interview using an audio deepfake to try to dupe people into signing up for a fraudulent scheme.**

A new batch of scam posts is using manipulated audio to show leading public
Deepfake of Former Prime Minister of Malta Joseph Muscat Allegedly Promotes Nord Invest Scam Fact-check Malta: Fake video shows Joseph Muscat promoting a crypto scam A video doing the rounds on Facebook shows former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat promoting a crypto platform called Nord Invest.

“What is the best thing to invest in in 2024?”, Muscat asks rhetorically in the 50-second video. “Obviously it’s oil and cryptocurrency,” he says.

Muscat goes on to describe Nord Invest as “a reliable inve
Bolivian Criminal Network Allegedly Used Deepfake of Education Minister to Defraud at Least 19 Victims in Employment Scam A Bolivian criminal network allegedly used AI-generated deepfake audio of Education Minister Omar Véliz Ramos to impersonate him in phone calls, defrauding at least 19 victims in a fake job scheme. Scammers reportedly lured applicants via social media, used cloned voices for credibility, and demanded payment via QR codes. Authorities uncovered the scheme, seizing devices and
Purportedly AI-Assisted Impersonation of Martin Henderson in Romance Scam Leads to Reported NZ$375,000 Fraud An alleged online romance scam exploiting AI-assisted impersonation defrauded a woman, "Lea," of NZ$375,000 over two years. The scammer allegedly used AI-generated voice messages and deceptive text communication to pose as New Zealand actor Martin Henderson and is reported to have built up a relationship beginning in early 2023. The victim, believing the scam was real, reportedly relocate
Tesla Cybertruck Operating in Full Self-Driving Mode Reportedly Crashes into Pole in Nevada After Failing to Merge A Tesla Cybertruck operating in Full Self-Driving (FSD) mode reportedly crashed into a pole in Reno, Nevada, after failing to merge out of a lane that was ending. The driver, who was required to remain in control, stated that unknown mechanical issues caused the vehicle to leave the lane.